Main Entry:

in·duce

Pronunciation:

\in-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

in·duced; in·duc·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French inducer, from Latin inducere, from in- + ducere to lead — more at tow

Date:

14th century

1 a: to move by persuasion or influence b: to call forth or bring about by influence or stimulation2 a: effect, cause b: to cause the formation of c: to produce (as an electric current) by induction3: to determine by induction ; specifically : to infer from particulars