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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.
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adduce
/ (əˈdjuːs) /
verb
(tr) to cite (reasons, examples, etc) as evidence or proof
Derived forms of adduce
adducent, adjectiveadducible or adduceable, adjectiveadduction (əˈdʌkʃən), nounWord Origin for adduce
C15: from Latin addūcere to lead or bring to
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