Question

khalep - beroea, we may infer, remained an important town and a focus of outside attention and influence.
source: the project gutenberg encyclopedia volume 1 of 28
in this sentence, infer means to:
conclude by reasoning
say with great enthusiasm
oppose firmly
order or command

Explanation:

The word "infer" generally means to draw a conclusion through reasoning. In the given sentence, it implies reaching the understanding that Khalep - Beroea remained an important town based on some reasoning or evidence. The other options do not match the meaning of "infer" in this context.

Answer:

A. conclude by reasoning