Adduce

/əˈduːs/
verb

To give or bring forward something as evidence for a discussion, argument, or theory.

She will adduce a number of arguments to support her theory.
Visual representation of "adduce" - To give or bring forward something as evidence for a discussion, argument, or theory.

Often appears as...

  • adduce an argument
  • adduce evidence

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verb

To give or bring forward something as evidence for a discussion, argument, or theory.

She will adduce a number of arguments to support her theory.
Visual representation of "adduce" - To give or bring forward something as evidence for a discussion, argument, or theory.

Often appears as...

  • adduce an argument
  • adduce evidence

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Argument Strength

Use 'adduce' when providing strong support for your claims in discussions or writings.

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The lawyer adduced crucial evidence that turned the case in their favor.
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Academic Writing

'Adduce' is commonly used in academic papers where evidence is systematically presented.

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The study adduces compelling data to confirm the new hypothesis.
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Debate Settings

In debates, 'adduce' signals that you are about to cite evidence for your argument.

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I will now adduce several historical examples to support my point.
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Quote examples

John Montgomery Ward

American Athlete

In the field of outdoor sports, the American boy is easily capable of devising his own amusements, and until some proof is adduced that baseball is not his invention, I protest against this systematic effort to rob him of his dues.
Portrait of John Montgomery Ward

Quote examples

Percy Bysshe Shelley

English Poet

I think that the leaf of a tree, the meanest insect on which we trample, are in themselves arguments more conclusive than any which can be adduced that some vast intellect animates Infinity.
Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Quote examples

John Montgomery Ward

American Athlete

In the field of outdoor sports, the American boy is easily capable of devising his own amusements, and until some proof is adduced that baseball is not his invention, I protest against this systematic effort to rob him of his dues.
Portrait of John Montgomery Ward

Quote examples

Percy Bysshe Shelley

English Poet

I think that the leaf of a tree, the meanest insect on which we trample, are in themselves arguments more conclusive than any which can be adduced that some vast intellect animates Infinity.
Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley
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