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We can deduce who left by checking the footprints.
What does Deduce mean?
Deduce means figure out by using clues.
Dictionary definition
To reach an answer by using clues and reasoning.
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Readers deduce character feelings from actions and dialogue.
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A scientist may deduce a cause after studying the evidence.
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What does deduce mean?
Deduce means figure out by using clues.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to deduce?
The choice "infer" is closest in meaning because deduce means figure out by using clues.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for deduce?
The choice "guess" is a strong contrast because deduce means figure out by using clues.
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MeaningDeduce means figure out by using clues.
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Deduce means to figure something out using evidence or clues.
Common mix-up
Deduce is not the same as guess. A guess may have little support; deducing uses clues or evidence.
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Write one sentence that shows deduce without using the word deduce. Model sentence: Seeing crumbs and an empty plate, we figured out that someone had eaten the cookie. Clue words: crumbs, empty plate, figured out, eaten the cookie Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show using clues to reach an answer?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'From the wet umbrella, we could deduce that it was raining outside.' Why does deduce fit better than imagine?
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