Meaning & Definition of word "Induce"

Induce

/ɪnˈdjuːs/

1. to cause or bring about something, often as a result of a specific action.
- Example: The research team hopes to induce a response in the immune system with their new vaccine.
2. to lead someone to do something, especially through persuasion or influence.
- Example: The advertisement was designed to induce consumers to buy the new product.
3. to bring on labor or a medical condition artificially.
- Example: The doctor decided to induce labor to ensure the safety of both mother and child.

●From Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead in'.

induce nausea:

To cause a feeling of sickness or vomiting.

induce labor:

To trigger childbirth artificially.

induce a reaction:

To provoke a response or action.

induction:

The act of bringing about something or the process of deriving logical conclusions.

inducible:

Capable of being caused or influenced.

inference:

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Meaning: To get someone to do something they might not want to.

● Example Sentence: He really had to induce her to go out this weekend.

Meaning: To convince or manipulate.

● Example Sentence: He managed to induce them into believing the story.