induce

verb

in-ˈdüs How to pronounce induce (audio)
Definition of inducenext
1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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2
as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police

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Recent Examples of induce Kinsky is more suited to De Zerbi’s style than Vicario, so expect to see lots of nerve-inducing passes under pressure from him and Tottenham’s centre-backs inside their own penalty area. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Za’Darius Smith — the newest product of injury- and suspension-induced pass rush panic in Flowery Branch — turns 34 in a couple weeks. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Tennessee became the first state to ban weather modification and geoengineering in 2024 — terms that encompass a wide range of technologies aimed at cooling the Earth or inducing rain, most of which remain theoretical. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 Like most psychedelics, psilocybin’s effects are the result of interactions with a specific type of serotonin receptor in the brain, which both triggers the characteristic hallucinations and euphoria and induces neural plasticity. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for induce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for induce
  1. cause
  2. persuade
  3. create
  4. convince
  5. generate
  6. satisfy
  7. bring
  8. prompt
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  • Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again has roiled markets, causing oil prices to rise and pushing up Treasury yields due to worries over inflation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Samuel Eto’o, who recently told CNN Sports in an exclusive interview that Infantino hasn’t done anything wrong and actually called for the controversial plan that caused this tumultuous situation to be revisited.
    — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cause
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  • The king’s openness in talking about his diagnosis has been credited with persuading more men to be tested for prostate cancer and other forms of the disease.
    — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Save to wishlist Melin Tregwynt Welsh Blanket Sanneh, who Miron Ahlers persuaded to join The Trail Club, sees the house as the next phase of the club.
    — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of persuade
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  • In addition, a law creating new asylum eligibility requirements, including new time limits for applying, went into effect earlier this year.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • But taken together, this was quite the week of pandering candidate theatrics and not exactly the precursor to what should be a serious campaign to convince voters of the best candidate to run a city that needs a turnaround agent.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ellen Evans and Gina Alves told Dateline the family was convinced of Lewis’ involvement.
    — Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of convince
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  • More than 120,000 microdramas were released in the first three months of this year — with 95% of those generated by AI, according to Chinese state media.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Few residential developments in London have generated as much anticipation—or undergone such a vivid transformation—as Chelsea Barracks.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Spurred by tech giants’ insatiable appetite for computing power to dominate frontier models, the unprecedented global expansion of AI infrastructure has created demand so enormous that no single country can satisfy it.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The bottom line Creditors may ultimately be paid from the value of a deceased person's home in certain circumstances, and an estate may need to sell the property if there aren't enough other assets to satisfy valid claims.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Drew Gilbert brought the Giants within two runs by lining a two-run shot over the short right-field fence, then Devers followed up on the next pitch with a solo homer to center.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • However, wildlife officials believe the presence of a larger male bear in the area prompted them to stay away.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The crashes prompted an investigation, which remains in progress, from the National Transportation Safety Board, according to the agency's website, and a probe by the Federal Aviation Administration.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompt

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