Meaning of the word induce in English

What does induce mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

induce

US /ɪnˈduːs/

UK /ɪnˈdjuːs/

succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something

Example:

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The doctor tried to induce the patient to take the medication.

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Nothing could induce me to betray my friends.

Synonym:

persuade convince prevail upon prompt encourage

bring about or give rise to

Example:

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The drug is known to induce sleep.

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A fall in prices would induce an increase in demand.

Synonym:

cause produce create generate effect

Related Word:

inducement