adduce
[ uh-doos, uh-dyoos ]
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.
Origin of adduce
1Other words from adduce
- ad·duce·a·ble, ad·duc·i·ble, adjective
- ad·duc·er, noun
- un·ad·duce·a·ble, adjective
- un·ad·duced, adjective
- un·ad·duc·i·ble, adjective
Words that may be confused with adduce
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British Dictionary definitions for adduce
adduce
/ (əˈdjuːs) /
verb
(tr) to cite (reasons, examples, etc) as evidence or proof
Origin of adduce
1C15: from Latin addūcere to lead or bring to
Derived forms of adduce
- adducent, adjective
- adducible or adduceable, adjective
- adduction (əˈdʌkʃən), noun
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