verb
- to cite as evidence or proof in support of an argument
Usage: formal
Examples
- The lawyer adduces several precedents to support her case.
- He adduces statistical data to prove his point.
- The researcher adduces compelling evidence from multiple studies.
- She adduces historical examples to illustrate her argument.
- The professor adduces various theories to explain the phenomenon.
- The defendant’s attorney adduces witness testimony in his defense.