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induce

verbformalcommon/ĩduˈziɾ/in·du·zir

Definition

1

To lead someone to do or think something through persuasion, influence, or reasoning; to cause, to bring about.

Usage examples

“The lawyer tried to induce the witness into error.”
“The medication may induce sleep.”

Common combinations

induce errorinduce sleepinduce a current