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 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