Synonyms for abduce

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cite · adduce · abduct

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To draw a conclusion, especially in metanalysis; to deduce.

Related words

Word family

abduct abduction

Forms

Past participle

abduced
e.g. abduced → cited, adduced, abducted…

Example sentences

• cite The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
• abduct Tom is determined to secretly abduct his beloved.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

cite¹

6 letters

abduct², adduce

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abduct² = 2 syllables).