induce
Definition
- v. cause to arise
- v. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
- v. cause to occur rapidly
- v. reason or establish by induction
Word forms
- Past participle
- induced
- Past tense
- induced
- Third person singular
- induces
- Present participle
- inducing
Example sentences
vt.
The advertisement was designed to induce customers to buy the new product.
vt.
The doctor used medication to induce labor in the pregnant woman.