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What is the difference between "imply" and "infer"?

A They mean the same thing
B To imply is to suggest; to infer is to conclude from evidence
C To imply is to conclude; to infer is to suggest
D Both mean to state directly

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Imply" = the speaker/writer suggests something indirectly. "Infer" = the listener/reader draws a conclusion from the evidence.

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