Infers (7)
'infers' is the definition.
('gather' can be a synonym of 'infer')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for gathers that I've seen before include "Gleans" , "Draws together" , "The rags (anag.)" , "Assembles" , "Collects in one place" .)
(Other definitions for implies that I've seen before include "States indirectly" , "Insinuates" , "Suggests or hints at meaning" .)
'infers' is the definition.
('deduce' can be a synonym of 'infer')
This is the entire clue.