26984 words

induce

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
to persuade someone to do something:

Examples:

induce someone to do something They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom.
nothing could induce Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a bike.
2
to cause something to happen:

Examples:

Pills for seasickness often induce drowsiness.
3
to use a drug to make a pregnant woman start giving birth:

Examples:

In this hospital, twins are often induced.
4
to persuade someone to do something, or to cause something to happen:

Examples:

They induced her to take the job by offering her a bonus.
5
If doctors induce labor, they cause a baby to be born before its natural time.
6
to make something happen or to persuade someone to do something:

Examples:

The aim of advertising is to induce brand loyalty.
induce sb to do sth Salesmen may make untrue statements to try to induce you to buy the product.

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