educe

The word “educe” has 2 syllables: ed-uce.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈdjuːs/.


What is synonym and antonym for educe?

In the thesaurus, “educe” has 3 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for educe along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for educe

  • elicit
  • evoke
  • inspire

Antonyms for educe

Meanings of educe

  • noun
    1. An inference.
  • verb
    1. To direct the course of (a flow, journey etc.); to lead in a particular direction.
    2. To infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
    3. To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
    4. To isolate (a substance) from a compound; to extract.
    5. To cause or generate; to bring about.

Example Sentences

  • The detective tried to educe the truth from the suspect's conflicting statements.
  • Her goal was to educe the underlying meaning of the ancient text through careful analysis.
  • The therapist used various techniques to educe buried memories from her patient's subconscious.
  • The professor aimed to educe critical thinking skills in her students through thought-provoking discussions.
  • The artist sought to educe emotion from viewers through her expressive paintings.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to educe, such as: disregard, elicit, evoke, forget, ignore, inspire, miss.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • decrease
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  • dull
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