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    Induce (en. Induce)

    /inˈduθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something happen or to cause someone to act in a certain way.
    The doctor induced labor in the patient.
    El doctor indujo el parto en la paciente.
    To provoke a state or phenomenon.
    The medication can induce drowsiness.
    El medicamento puede inducir somnolencia.
    To lead to a conclusion or idea.
    The analysis of the data can lead to a new theory.
    El análisis de los datos puede inducir a una nueva teoría.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inducere', meaning 'to lead in' or 'to conduct towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to induce error
    To make someone commit an error.
    inducir a error
    to induce sleep
    To facilitate someone falling asleep.
    inducir al sueño
    to induce thought
    To lead someone to reflect on something.
    inducir a pensar

    Related Words

    induction
    The process of inducing or provoking something.
    inducción
    inductor
    That which induces or provokes an action.
    inductor

    Slang Meanings

    To provoke a strong reaction.
    That comment induced a general laugh.
    Ese comentario indujo una risa general.
    To make someone do something without them realizing it.
    I induced my friend to buy the car without thinking about it.
    Inducí a mi amigo a comprar el coche sin pensarlo.