Induce

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈduːs/

Induce (verb)

  1. To make something happen or start.
  2. To persuade someone to do something.
  3. To medically start childbirth.

Examples

  • The loud noise induced a headache.
  • Stress can induce health problems.

Common collocations: induce a reaction, induce a change, induce someone to act, induce a decision, induce labor

Synonyms of Induce

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Induce

  • — when trying to prevent an action
  • — when stopping something from happening