adduce

[ uh-doos, uh-dyoos ]

verb (used with object)

, ad·duced, ad·duc·ing.

1. to bring forward in argument or as evidence; cite as pertinent or conclusive:

   to adduce reasons in support of a constitutional amendment.

adduce

/ əˈdjuːs; əˈdʌkʃən /

verb

1. tr to cite (reasons, examples, etc) as evidence or proof

Derived Forms

• adduction, noun
• adˈducent, adjective
• adˈducible, adjective

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of adduce¹

1610–20; < Latin addūcere to bring into, equivalent to ad- ad- + dūcere to lead

Word History and Origins

Origin of adduce¹

C15: from Latin addūcere to lead or bring to

Example Sentences

He wanted a sort of mathematical calculation that could help us determine whether a sentence was true or false based on the evidence adduced for it.

From Salon

It’s long past time the Democrats got over their squeamishness about adducing these facts and using these terms.

From Salon

Prosecutors had "applied to adduce" evidence showing that Watson had a sexual interest in young boys and in strangulation, he said.

From BBC

But back to your observation: when a student adduces a YouTube video, in terms of professorial ethics, how do you respond?

From Salon

Amanda Hardy, an attorney representing Jinks, issued a statement saying they respect the decision but “believe the judgement was inconsistent with the evidence adduced at trial.”

From Seattle Times