induce
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈduːs/ · UK /ɪnˈdjuːs/
Forms: induces, inducing, induced
induce means: To make something happen or cause a particular feeling or condition.
verb
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To make something happen or cause a particular feeling or condition.
- The medicine can induce sleep.
- Stress induced a severe headache.
- Doctors decided to induce labour that evening.
Questions about induce
What does induce mean?
To make something happen or cause a particular feeling or condition.
What is induce in other languages?
Türkçe: neden olmak · Español: provocar · Français: provoquer · Deutsch: auslösen · Italiano: provocare · 日本語: 引き起こす
How do you pronounce induce?
In American English /ɪnˈduːs/; in British English /ɪnˈdjuːs/.
How do you use induce in a sentence?
The medicine can induce sleep. Stress induced a severe headache.
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