induce

/ɪnˈdjuːs/verb

To persuade someone to act, or to cause something to happen.

Example sentences

“Nothing could induce him to change his mind.”
“This medicine may induce drowsiness, so don't drive after taking it.”

In medicine, labor is induced when it is started artificially. Formal elsewhere: 'nothing could induce me to go'.

Featured as word of the day on September 2, 2026.

Synonyms for induce

persuade
convince
prompt
cause
bring about

Antonyms

dissuade
deter

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Related words

indulgeTo let yourself enjoy something you desire, often a treat you would normally resist.indomitableImpossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control.industriousWorking hard and steadily; diligent.indolentAvoiding work or effort by nature; habitually lazy.ineptLacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent at something.indignationRighteous anger sparked by something unfair or wrong.