INDUCE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

induce

verb

in-ˈdüs

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as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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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 And the volume of complex components that are now embedded inside the dashboard of a modern car is headache inducing. —

Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026 The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care. —

Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Towns outworked Victor Wembanyama while Jalen Brunson played through numerous no calls — which induced two injury scares — in Game 1. —

Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 The easiest way to add a little extra height to your look without the pain of achy, blister-inducing heels? —

Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for induce

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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Morgan died in his cell from an overdose caused by fentanyl and heroin, according to an autopsy.

— Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026