<p><strong>verb</strong></p><ul><li>to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer: From the evidence the detective deduced that the gardener had done it.</li><li>to trace the derivation of; trace the course of: to deduce one's lineage.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>determine</li><li>gather</li><li>reason</li><li>conclude</li></ul>