Induces Meaning in English

word · lemma: induce

US

ˌɪnˈdusɪz

in-DOO-siz

UK

ɪndjˈuːsɪz

in-DYOO-siz

Definition

To cause something to happen, or to lead someone to do something, typically by influence or persuasion.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, scientific, or medical contexts (e.g., "induce labor"). Common collocations: "induce sleep," "induce a reaction." Usually implies an effect caused by an action, substance, or condition rather than arising naturally.

• Spanish: inducir - causar - provocar
• Portuguese (BR): induzir - causar - provocar
• Portuguese (PT): induzir - causar - provocar
• Chinese (Simplified): 引起 - 导致
• Chinese (Traditional): 引起 - 導致
• Hindi: उत्पन्न करना - प्रेरित करना
• Arabic: يُسبب - يُحفّز
• Bengali: উদ্দীপিত করে - প্ররোচিত করে
• Russian: вызывает - побуждает
• Japanese: 誘発する - 促す
• Vietnamese: gây ra - kích thích
• Korean: 유발하다 - 일으키다
• Turkish: neden olmak - tetiklemek
• Urdu: اُبھارتا ہے - پیدا کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: menyebabkan - memicu

Example Sentences

The doctor induces sleep with medicine.

basic

Loud noises sometimes induce headaches.

basic

Stress induces unhealthy eating habits.

basic

They used a special light that induces plants to grow faster.

natural

Watching sad movies sometimes induces people to cry.

natural

The company hopes the new law induces more investment.

natural