verb

adduce

uh-DOOSS/əˈduːs/

To cite as evidence or support for an argument.

The man adduces a photograph as evidence of the bicycle's damaged frame.

An older man cites a photograph of a damaged bicycle frame as evidence while explaining the damage to a younger man beside the actual bicycle.

Etymology

Literally “lead to” or “bring along,” adduce applies that movement to argument: evidence is brought forward for consideration in support of a claim.

In context

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Advocate and clients communication between uh husband and wife communication between legal adviser and client all these are privileged though they are relevant you cannot add any evidence you cannot adduce any

[Evidence Act] Fact, Relevant Fact And Fact In Issue - By Justice Abraham Mathew, Former Judge, High

More examples

He could adduce no evidence for his accusation.
Several examples were adduced during the debate.
The lawyer is adducing records that contradict the witness's story.

Forms

adduce · adduces · adduced · adducing

Similar words

cite: Can merely mention a source without using it as evidence.
present: Broader; does not necessarily imply support for an argument.