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Educe (Verb)

Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

From the data collected, researchers were able to educe several key principles of language development in children.
By analyzing the tone and context of the conversation, the psychologist could educe the underlying motivations behind the patient's words.
The anthropologist struggled to educe meaningful insights from the incomplete and fragmented field notes.
The researchers spent months trying to educe the grammatical rules of the ancient language from the remaining texts.
Through her observations of their behavior, the primatologist was able to educe some valuable lessons about non-verbal communication in animals.

Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

From the complexity and chaos of war, a new order began to educe itself, one that offered greater freedom and equality for all.
The unique combination of elements in the painting allowed an unexpected message to educe, one that resonated with the artist's underlying theme.
The repeated exposure to stress slowly allowed her inner resilience to educe, giving her the strength to cope with her difficult situation.
By carefully cultivating the soil, the dormant seeds began to educe, pushing their way through the ground toward the sunlight.
Years of working with her voice ultimately allowed her full range to educe, transforming her from an amateur singer into a star.