First Known Use: 1603
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educe
verb \i-ˈdüs also -ˈdyüs\
educededuc·ing
Definition of EDUCE
transitive verb
1
: to bring out (as something latent)
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Origin of EDUCE
Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead — more at tow
Synonym Discussion of EDUCE
educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved. educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent <educed order out of chaos>. evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory <a song that evokes warm memories>. elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response <careful questioning elicited the truth>. extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information <extracted a confession from him>. extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly <extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform>.
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