Adduce
/əˈdjuːs/noun
To bring forward or cite evidence or an argument in support of a claim.
Did you know?The word 'adduce' stems from Latin roots that suggest a powerful act of bringing forth ideas, as if summoning them from the depths of knowledge!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
adducere
“to lead to, bring forward”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
adduire
“to bring forth, introduce”
14th Century
Middle English
adducen
“to draw forth or bring forward”
Modern English
English
adduce
“to cite as evidence or support”