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adduceto cite as evidence or proof in an argument

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to cite as evidence or proof in an argument

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈduːs/

Korean meaning: 증거나 예로 제시하다, 인용하다

Korean pronunciation: 어**듀**스

Example Sentences

  • The detective adduced fingerprints to prove the suspect's guilt.
  • She adduced her cat's messy litter box as evidence that pets require responsibility.
  • The professor adduced numerous studies to support his controversial theory.

adduce

VERB

//əˈduːs//

to cite as evidence or proof in an argument

adduce concept
💡 Concept

a confident lawyer holds up a crucial piece of evidence while addressing the jury with conviction. The lawyer gestures toward multiple documents and photographs arranged on the table as supporting proof. The jury members lean forward with interest as each piece of evidence strengthens the case being presented. The opposing lawyer looks concerned as the evidence clearly supports the argument being made. The judge observes attentively from the bench as the case becomes more convincing. evidence being cited as proof to support an argument

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈduːs/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈdjuːs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixad--
Rootduc
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'adducere' meaning 'to lead to' or 'to bring forward.' The word developed to mean bringing forth evidence or examples to support an argument.

🎵Rhyme

producereduceseducededuce
produce
reduce
seduce
deduce

🔗Collocations

adduce evidence
adduce proof
adduce examples
adduce testimony
adduce reasons

📝Examples

The detective adduced fingerprints to prove the suspect's guilt.

😄 Fun example

She adduced her cat's messy litter box as evidence that pets require responsibility.

The professor adduced numerous studies to support his controversial theory.

😄 Fun example

He adduced his empty wallet as proof that shopping with his wife was financially dangerous.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

citepresentofferprovidesubmit

Antonyms

withholdconcealsuppress

Related

deduceproduceinduceevidencetestimony

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