Induce (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cause to do; 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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Cause
• Make
• Get
• Stimulate
• Have

Hyponyms

• Inspire
• Oblige
• Instigate
• Obligate

Related Words

• Inducement (noun)
• Inducive (adjective)
• Inducing (noun)
• Inducer (noun)
• Induction (noun)

Meaning ²

Cause to arise; "induce a crisis".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

• Bring On

Hypernyms

• Bring Forth

Related Words

• Inducement (noun)
• Inducive (adjective)
• Inducing (noun)
• Induction (noun)

Meaning ³

Reason or establish by induction.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

• Reason Out
• Conclude

Related Words

• Induction (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

• Induct

Hypernyms

• Bring About
• Give Rise

Related Words

• Induction (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

• Hasten
• Rush
• Stimulate

Hypernyms

• Effectuate
• Set Up

Related Words

• Inducing (noun)
• Induction (noun)