adduce

Definition

To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case; to cite; to allege.

Etymology

From Middle English adducen, from Latin addūcere, adductum (“to lead or bring to”), from ad- + dūcere (“to lead”). See duke, and compare adduct.

Example Sentences

• "Reasons […] were adduced on both sides."
• "Enough could not be adduced to satisfy the purpose of illustration."
• "For I am well aware that scarcely a single point is discussed in this volume on which facts cannot be adduced, […]"