Adduce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈd(j)uːs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Adduce is a verb meaning (transitive) To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to allege.
Meaning
(transitive) To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to allege.
More Meanings
- (transitive, Scots law) To produce in proof.
Example Sentences
Reasons […] were adduced on both sides.
Enough could not be adduced to satisfy the purpose of illustration.
For I am well aware that scarcely a single point is discussed in this volume on which facts cannot be adduced, […]
But he adduces many recent facts, such as the overhead wiring in 1959 for electric working of the ex-S.E.R. Angerstein's Wharf branch.
Word Forms
- adduces
- adducing
- adduced
Synonyms for adduce
Depending on context, synonyms include advance, allege, assign, cite, mention, name.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cite, abduce, invoke, bring, generate, produce.
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