What is another word for adduces?

Pronunciation: [ɐdjˈuːsɪz] (IPA)

Adduces is a verb that means to cite as evidence or proof. Some synonyms for adduces include presents, offers, shows, advances, puts forward, asserts, argues, states, and establishes. All of these words convey the idea of providing proof or support for an argument. When someone adduces something, they are giving evidence to prove their point or stance. Other synonyms for adduces include references, mentions, and cites, which all suggest that the evidence is being drawn from a source outside of the speaker. Synonyms like invokes and appeals to also suggest a reliance on outside authority or evidence to support an argument.

What are the hypernyms for Adduces?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Adduces

The evidence he adduces points to a marvellous diversity of interests, and even to close and careful reading.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
He adduces no evidence that the lady was slandered, and we have met with none anywhere.
"Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism"
Allen Putnam
As an additional argument against the cause being divine, he adduces the fact that this disease is hereditary, like other diseases, and that it attacks persons of a peculiar temperament, namely, the phlegmatic, but not the bilious; and "yet if it were really more divine than the others," he justly adds, "it ought to befall all alike."
"Fathers of Biology"
Charles McRae

Famous quotes with Adduces

  • Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory.
    Leonardo da Vinci

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