Deduce

Pronunciation: /dɪˈduːs/

Deduce (verb)

  1. to understand something by using information you already know.
  2. to reach a conclusion based on facts or evidence.

Examples

  • She deduced the answer from the clues provided.
  • They deduced the location by analyzing the map.

Common collocations: deduce the answer, deduce the location, deduce from evidence, deduce a theory

Synonyms of Deduce

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Deduce

  • — when making assumptions without evidence
  • — when deliberately avoiding conclusions