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induce

verb

/ɪnˈdjuːs/

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

induce labor

cause, persuade, prompt, encourage, provoke

dissuade, prevent, stop

induce labor, induce sleep, induce change, induce vomiting

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

to come or go back to a place; to give back

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something