induce
verbformal/ĩduˈziɾ/medium
in·du·zir
Definition
To lead someone to do or think something through persuasion, influence, or reasoning; to cause, to bring about.
The lawyer tried to induce the witness into error.
The medication may induce sleep.
Common collocations
induce errorinduce sleepinduce a current
Etymology
Do latim 'inducere', de 'in-' (em) + 'ducere' (conduzir).