Posted on 05/04/2006 4:49:25 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
adduce • \uh-DOOSS\ • verb
: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis
Example sentence:
"Leon has made some pretty strong accusations here tonight," said Tim, "but he has adduced no convincing evidence in support of them."
Etymology:
We won't lead you astray over the history of "adduce"; it is one of a plethora of familiar words that trace to the Latin root "ducere," which means "to lead." Perhaps we can induce you to deduce a few other "ducere" offspring if we offer a few hints about them. One is another term for kidnapping, one's a title for a British royal, and one's a process of abridging or consolidating something. Give up? They are "abduct," "duke," and "reduce," respectively. There are also many others, including "induce," which means "to persuade" or "to bring about."
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Even the so-called NHL experts find it difficult to adduce why the Predators along with the other top teams in the Western conference all came up short in the playoffs...
Iran, with the truth--fast and loose
Where's the proof that the world must adduce?
While the odds keep on soaring
For nuclear warring
(Need a line here--please help, Dr. Seuss)
That's close.
Hi Gabz.
Hi backatcha!
A++, vintage Springsteen, my favorite!
A+ for you!
A: Adduce-bag.
I'll toss you an A but it wasn't my day. :-)
What? Not Delaware? A++!
Howdy!
Morning all! I'm off to the park and then the art room. Back later!
LOL!!!!!!
I thought I would throw you a curve :)
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night
[Marta:]
I hate to go and leave this pretty sight
[Children:]
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adduce
[Friedrich:]
Adduce, adduce, to youse and youse and youse
(Ear worm pun- back at ya!)
You are evil!
I have adduce, two jacks, a ten and another ten. Does that count in poker?
An A is an A;)
Good morning.
I adduce that this new FReeper is either in need of spelling reform or is looking to liberate peach at 3:11 pm;)
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