Definitions for: Adduce


[v] advance evidence for



Webster (1913) Definition: Ad*duce", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Adduced; p. pr. & vb.
n. Adducing.] [L. adducere, adductum, to lead or bring to;
ad + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Adduct.]
To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or
consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to
allege.

Reasons . . . were adduced on both sides. --Macaulay.

Enough could not be adduced to satisfy the purpose of
illustration. --De Quincey.

Syn: To present; allege; advance; cite; quote; assign; urge;
name; mention.

Synonyms: abduce, cite

See Also: bear witness, evidence, prove, show, testify

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animlas that start with p