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adduce
1. To bring forward (verbally) for consideration, to cite, to allege.
2. To bring forward in argument or as evidence; to cite as pertinent or conclusive: "He tried to adduce reasons in support of a constitutional amendment."
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adduce (uh DOOS, uh DYOOS)
Offer as a reason in support of an argument; give as proof or evidence for consideration; cite as pertinent or conclusive or persuasive: "The speaker adduced three reasons for his actions."
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adduce, deduce
adduce (uh DOOS, uh DYOOS) (verb)
Offer as a reason in support of an argument; cite as pertinent, conclusive, or persuasive: "At least the speaker did adduce three reasons for his actions."
deduce (di DOOS, di DYOOS) (verb)
1. Reach a conclusion by reasoning: "Based on the forensic evidence, the police officer was able to deduce that the criminal was a man."
2. Trace the course, descent, or origin of: "Based on Rhonda's conversation, Floyd could deduce that she had come from a large family."

Because the officer was able to adduce an explanation for the accident, the judge was able to deduce who was responsible.

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