deduce

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deduce

(verb)

Meaning

to reach a conclusion based on evidence

Example

"From the clues given, she was able to deduce the answer to the mystery."

Synonyms

inferconcludereason

Antonyms

disbelievequestion

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'deducere', meaning to lead down or away.
Related word forms
  • verb: deduced
  • noun: deduction

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