adduce

ad·duce

verb \ə-ˈdüs also -ˈdyüs\

ad·ducedad·duc·ing

Definition of ADDUCE

transitive verb

: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis

— ad·duc·er noun

Examples of ADDUCE

1. <in support of a 12-month school year, the committee adduced data from other school districts>

Origin of ADDUCE

Middle English, from Latin adducere, literally, to lead to, from ad- + ducere to lead — more at tow

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to ADDUCE

Synonyms: quote, cite, instance, mention

Related Words: exemplify, represent; advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon); bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate; reference, source

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Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism