adduce

[ uh-doos, uh-dyoos ]

/ əˈdus, əˈdyus /

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verb (used with object), ad·duced, ad·duc·ing.

to bring forward in argument or as evidence; cite as pertinent or conclusive: to adduce reasons in support of a constitutional amendment.

RELATED WORDS

illustrate, prove, cite, show

Nearby words

Origin of adduce

1610–20; < Latin addūcere to bring into, equivalent to ad- ad- + dūcere to lead

Related forms

ad·duce·a·ble, ad·duc·i·ble, adjectivead·duc·er, nounun·ad·duce·a·ble, adjectiveun·ad·duced, adjective

un·ad·duc·i·ble, adjective

Can be confusedadduce deduce induce

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Examples from the Web for adduce

One would expect Lebens to adduce evidence from other cases of state sanctions.
Boycott the Occupation, Engage the Settlers|Jerry Haber|December 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It is a painful task to adduce such extracts; but it would not be honest to withhold them.
The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume I (of 2)|Luke Tyerman
We could adduce many instances to corroborate this assertion.
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810|Various
But it is not for the defender to adduce reasons; it is enough for him to answer those of his opponent.
Theodicy|G. W. Leibniz

And he proudly essayed to convince them that it was so, but the evidence that he could adduce was very slight.
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume II (of 8)|Guy de Maupassant
So, to adduce one other example, the public worship of God is holy work: no man can be living a holy life who neglects it.
The World's Great Sermons, Volume 6: H. W. Beecher to Punshon|Various

British Dictionary definitions for adduce

adduce

/ (əˈdjuːs) /

verb

(tr) to cite (reasons, examples, etc) as evidence or proof

Derived Formsadducent, adjectiveadducible or adduceable, adjectiveadduction (əˈdʌkʃən), noun

Word Origin for adduce

C15: from Latin addūcere to lead or bring to

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Word Origin and History for adduce

adduce

early 15c., from Latin adducere "lead to, bring to, bring along," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + ducere "to lead" (see duke (n.)). Related: Adduced; adducing.