Meaning of induce in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈd(j)us/

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1. Verb

   induce

   Etymology

   late Middle English (formerly also as enduce): from Latin inducere‘lead in’, from in-‘into’ + ducere‘to lead’, or from French enduire. Compare with endue

   Definitions

   1. cause to arise

   Examples

   • « induce a crisis »
2. 2. cause to do

   Examples

   • « cause to act in a specified manner »
   • « The ads induced me to buy a VCR »
   • « My children finally got me to buy a computer »
   • « My wife made me buy a new sofa »
3. 3. cause to occur rapidly

   Examples

   • « the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions »
4. 4. reason or establish by induction
5. 5. produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes