induce induce /ˌɪnˈduːs/

verb

1. () Cause to arise  ( bring on , induce )
   cause to arise
    Induce a crisis
   induce a crisis
   
2. () Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner  ( stimulate , induce , get , cause , have , make )
   cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
    The ads induced me to buy a VCR
   The ads induced me to buy a VCR
    My children finally got me to buy a computer
   My children finally got me to buy a computer
    My wife made me buy a new sofa
   My wife made me buy a new sofa
   
3. () Cause to occur rapidly  ( rush , hasten , stimulate , induce )
   cause to occur rapidly
    The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
   the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
   
4. () (logic) reason or establish by induction  ( induce )
   (logic) reason or establish by induction
   
5. (physics) produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes  ( induce , induct )
   (physics) produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes