First Known Use: 15th century
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adduce
verb ad·duce \ə-ˈdüs also -ˈdyüs\
: to mention or provide (something, such as a fact or example) as evidence or proof to support an argument
ad·ducedad·duc·ing
Full Definition of ADDUCE
transitive verb
: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis
— ad·duc·er noun
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Origin of ADDUCE
Middle English, from Latin adducere, literally, to lead to, from ad- + ducere to lead — more at tow
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