HOW TO PRONOUNCE
induce
/ɪnˈduːs/
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What does induce mean?
verb
- To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.
- To cause, bring about, lead to.
- To induce the labour of (a pregnant woman).
More meanings (4)
verb
- To cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state) by a physical process of induction.
- To infer by induction.
- (obsolete) To lead in, bring in, introduce.
- (obsolete) To draw on, place upon.
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IPA pronunciation
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We did not want those beards, but had so far been unable to induce them to give us any cutting instruments.
Some authorities hold that the proper books for a guest-room are of a soporific quality that will induce swift and painless repose.
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Georgiana did all in her power to soothe the feelings of Clotelle, and to induce her to put her trust in God.
The woman who owned it carried it constantly in her bosom, and no money would induce her to part with her pet.
In our history of the different breeds of the dog we have seen enough to induce us to admire and love him.