adduce
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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How to use adduce in a sentence
One would expect Lebens to adduce evidence from other cases of state sanctions.
Of all these I am able to adduce parallel instances both from Dryden and Pope.
And certainly the figures they adduce, when addressing audiences in England or writing for English readers, are very striking.
Is Ulster Right? | AnonymousI defy the noble lord, or any other member of this House, to adduce one solid proof of this charge.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonAnd what do you adduce from those reminiscences, my dear Sophie?
The Bronze Eagle | Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
The relation between intemperance and insanity is so definite and clear, that it is not necessary to adduce proofs of this fact.
British Dictionary definitions for adduce
/ (əˈdjuːs) /
(tr) to cite (reasons, examples, etc) as evidence or proof
Origin of adduce
1Derived forms of adduce
- adducent, adjective
- adducible or adduceable, adjective
- adduction (əˈdʌkʃən), noun
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