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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.

Similar words: cause, bring about, trigger

Opposites: prevent

Common phrases: induce sleep, induce labour, induce a response, induce vomiting

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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