induce

[ in-doos, -dyoos ]

/ ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus /

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verb (used with object), in·duced, in·duc·ing.

to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.

to bring about, produce, or cause: That medicine will induce sleep.

Physics. to produce (an electric current) by induction.

Logic. to assert or establish (a proposition about a class of phenomena) on the basis of observations on a number of particular facts.

Genetics. to increase expression of (a gene) by inactivating a negative control system or activating a positive control system; derepress.

Biochemistry. to stimulate the synthesis of (a protein, especially an enzyme) by increasing gene transcription.

Origin of induce

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Latin indūcere “to lead or bring in, introduce,” equivalent to in-in-² + dūcere “to lead”; cf. adduce, deduce, reduce

SYNONYMS FOR induce

1 actuate, prompt, incite, urge, spur.

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ANTONYMS FOR induce

1 dissuade.

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synonym study for induce

1. See persuade.

OTHER WORDS FROM induce

in·duc·i·ble, adjectivenon·in·duced, adjectivenon·in·duc·i·ble, adjectivepre·in·duce, verb (used with object), pre·in·duced, pre·in·duc·ing.

qua·si-in·duced, adjectivere·in·duce, verb (used with object), re·in·duced, re·in·duc·ing.un·in·duced, adjectiveun·in·duc·i·ble, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH induce

adduce, deduce, induce

Words nearby induce

indricotherium, indris, indubitable, indubitably, induc., induce, induced abortion, induced drag, induced emission, induced enzyme, induced hypotension

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Example sentences from the Web for induce

My doctor put me on oral contraceptives to induce a period, figuring it would help build bone.
You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder|Carrie Arnold|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When he says something, nod; this nodding will induce him to agree with you.
Russia’s Gold Digger Academy|Peter Pomerantsev|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The question is how to prevent the latter and induce the former.
How Iran and America Can Beat ISIS Together|Ben Van Heuvelen|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The higher levels of carbon dioxide will induce something of a feeding frenzy for plants, at least for a while.
Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies|Kent Sepkowitz|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But there are reports which say cannabis can be considered as a cause of death because it can induce a cardiac arrest.
British Mother ‘Poisoned’ To Death By Pot|The Telegraph|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In time of war the Athenians send to their foes safe conducts to induce them to assist at the celebration.
Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines|John Claudius Pitrat
Was it the hopes that their residence might induce other rich families to inhabit the neighbourhood?
Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II|Various
How much has England given you, to induce you to play this game against me?
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846|Various
Induce her to do this, and to behold the wonders of the strangest country in the universe.
Tales Of The Trains|Charles James Lever
Failing to induce the Indians to take him, it was decided to try to bind him on his horse and take him along on the hard journey.
A Backward Glance at Eighty|Charles A. Murdock

British Dictionary definitions for induce

induce

/ (ɪnˈdjuːs) /

verb (tr)

(often foll by an infinitive) to persuade or use influence on

to cause or bring about

med to initiate or hasten (labour), as by administering a drug to stimulate uterine contractions

logic obsolete to assert or establish (a general proposition, hypothesis, etc) by induction

to produce (an electromotive force or electrical current) by induction

to transmit (magnetism) by induction

Derived forms of induce

inducer, nouninducible, adjective

Word Origin for induce

C14: from Latin indūcere to lead in, from dūcere to lead

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for induce

induce

[ ĭn-dōōs′ ]

v.

To bring about or stimulate the occurrence of something, such as labor.

To initiate or increase the production of an enzyme or other protein at the level of genetic transcription.

To produce an electric current or a magnetic charge by induction.

单词	induce
释义	induce [ in-doos, -dyoos ] / ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus / SEE SYNONYMS FOR induce ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), in·duced, in·duc·ing. to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket. to bring about, produce, or cause: That medicine will induce sleep. Physics. to produce (an electric current) by induction. Logic. to assert or establish (a proposition about a class of phenomena) on the basis of observations on a number of particular facts. Genetics. to increase expression of (a gene) by inactivating a negative control system or activating a positive control system; derepress. Biochemistry. to stimulate the synthesis of (a protein, especially an enzyme) by increasing gene transcription. Origin of induce First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Latin indūcere “to lead or bring in, introduce,” equivalent to in-in-² + dūcere “to lead”; cf. adduce, deduce, reduce SYNONYMS FOR induce 1 actuate, prompt, incite, urge, spur. SEE SYNONYMS FOR induce ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR induce 1 dissuade. SEE ANTONYMS FOR induce ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for induce 1. See persuade. OTHER WORDS FROM induce in·duc·i·ble, adjectivenon·in·duced, adjectivenon·in·duc·i·ble, adjectivepre·in·duce, verb (used with object), pre·in·duced, pre·in·duc·ing. qua·si-in·duced, adjectivere·in·duce, verb (used with object), re·in·duced, re·in·duc·ing.un·in·duced, adjectiveun·in·duc·i·ble, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH induce adduce, deduce, induce Words nearby induce indricotherium, indris, indubitable, indubitably, induc., induce, induced abortion, induced drag, induced emission, induced enzyme, induced hypotension Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for induce My doctor put me on oral contraceptives to induce a period, figuring it would help build bone. You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder\|Carrie Arnold\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When he says something, nod; this nodding will induce him to agree with you. Russia’s Gold Digger Academy\|Peter Pomerantsev\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The question is how to prevent the latter and induce the former. How Iran and America Can Beat ISIS Together\|Ben Van Heuvelen\|June 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The higher levels of carbon dioxide will induce something of a feeding frenzy for plants, at least for a while. Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies\|Kent Sepkowitz\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But there are reports which say cannabis can be considered as a cause of death because it can induce a cardiac arrest. British Mother ‘Poisoned’ To Death By Pot\|The Telegraph\|January 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In time of war the Athenians send to their foes safe conducts to induce them to assist at the celebration. Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines\|John Claudius Pitrat Was it the hopes that their residence might induce other rich families to inhabit the neighbourhood? Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II\|Various How much has England given you, to induce you to play this game against me? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846\|Various Induce her to do this, and to behold the wonders of the strangest country in the universe. Tales Of The Trains\|Charles James Lever Failing to induce the Indians to take him, it was decided to try to bind him on his horse and take him along on the hard journey. A Backward Glance at Eighty\|Charles A. Murdock British Dictionary definitions for induce induce / (ɪnˈdjuːs) / verb (tr) (often foll by an infinitive) to persuade or use influence on to cause or bring about med to initiate or hasten (labour), as by administering a drug to stimulate uterine contractions logic obsolete to assert or establish (a general proposition, hypothesis, etc) by induction to produce (an electromotive force or electrical current) by induction to transmit (magnetism) by induction Derived forms of induce inducer, nouninducible, adjective Word Origin for induce C14: from Latin indūcere to lead in, from dūcere to lead Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to induce urge, activate, prompt, coax, engender, bring about, breed, promote, motivate, produce, persuade, convince, cause, generate, lead to, abet, move, actuate, bulldoze, make Medical definitions for induce induce [ ĭn-dōōs′ ] v. To bring about or stimulate the occurrence of something, such as labor. To initiate or increase the production of an enzyme or other protein at the level of genetic transcription. To produce an electric current or a magnetic charge by induction. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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induce

verb (used with object), in·duced, in·duc·ing.

Origin of induce

SYNONYMS FOR induce

ANTONYMS FOR induce

synonym study for induce

OTHER WORDS FROM induce

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH induce

Words nearby induce

Example sentences from the Web for induce

British Dictionary definitions for induce

verb (tr)

Derived forms of induce

Word Origin for induce

Words related to induce

Medical definitions for induce

v.