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