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adduce

/əˈdjuːs/ /əˈd(j)uːs/

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

Examples :

"The lawyer tried to adduce new evidence to support his client's claim of innocence. "
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Related Words

Illustration lawyer

lawyer noun

/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔ.jɚ/

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

"The lawyer advised the family on their inheritance rights. "

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration allege

allege verb

/əˈlɛdʒ/

To state under oath, to plead.

"The witness alleged that she saw the suspect leave the school grounds before the bell rang. "

Illustration bring

bring verb

/ˈbɹɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

Illustration argument

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

Illustration consideration

consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

Illustration forward

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

Illustration client

client noun

/ˈklʌɪənt/ /ˈklaɪ.ənt/

A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

"The new software company has many clients who need help with their online stores. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration passage

passage noun

/ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpasɑːʒ/

A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.

"She struggled to play the difficult passages."

Illustration innocence

innocence noun

/ˈɪnəsn̩s/

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

"Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence."