induce

Meanings

• Verb

  Cause or bring about (a particular feeling, reaction, or situation) by one's influence, actions, or words.

  - "The teacher's encouraging words induced a sense of confidence in the students."
  - "The salesperson tried to induce the customer to buy a more expensive model."
  - "The sight of the beautiful sunset induced a feeling of peace and tranquility."

• Verb

  Serve as a cause or reason for (a disease, condition, or behavior).

  - "The stressful job induced a heart condition in the employee."
  - "The use of drugs can induce hallucinations."
  - "Poor study habits can induce academic failure."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈduːs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

deduce

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Synonyms

entice , inveigle , put someone up to something , bring about , instigate , prompt , provoke , stimulate , trigger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with induce
encase , increase , persevere , persuade , rehearse

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Variants

List of all variants of induce that leads to same result
induce , induced , induces , inducing

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Forms

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induced, inducing, inducible, inducer

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to lead in', from the Latin word 'inducere'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'induce' is often used in the medical field to refer to the process of artificially starting labor or causing a contraction in the uterus.

2. Induce was the name of a popular brand of cigarettes in the early 20th century.

3. In music, an 'induced demand' is a situation where a recording or performance creates a demand for a particular song or artist.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persuasion: Induce is closely related to the concept of persuasion, as it often involves influencing someone's thoughts or actions.

2. Manipulation: Induce can also be used in the context of manipulation, as it implies bringing about a desired outcome through one's actions or influence.

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Culture

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Induce has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of persuasion and manipulation. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago induces Othello to believe that Desdemona has been unfaithful.

How to Memorize "induce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the meaning of 'induce' as 'to bring about' or 'to cause'. Imagine causing a reaction or situation through your actions or influence.
   - Visualize the process of leading someone in, as in the original meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'induce' with the idea of influencing or causing something.
   - Think of the word 'persuade' or 'manipulate' as related synonyms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I Induce Influence, I Induce Involuntary.'

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