induce
word
Definition
To cause something to happen, or to persuade or influence someone to do something, often used in science or medicine.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or technical; common in scientific, medical, or academic contexts ('induce labor', 'induce a feeling', 'induced current'). Can mean 'cause intentionally' or 'persuade'.
Spanish: inducir - provocar - causarPortuguese (BR): induzir - provocar - causarPortuguese (PT): induzir - provocar - causarChinese (Simplified): 引起 - 导致 - 促使Chinese (Traditional): 引起 - 導致 - 促使Hindi: उत्पन्न करना - प्रेरित करनाArabic: يُحَفِّز - يُسبّب - يَحثّBengali: প্ররোচিত করা - সৃষ্টি করাRussian: вызывать - побуждатьJapanese: 誘発する - 引き起こすVietnamese: gây ra - kích thích - thuyết phục (ai đó làm gì)Korean: 유도하다 - 일으키다Turkish: tetiklemek - neden olmakUrdu: محرک بننا - آمادہ کرناIndonesian: menyebabkan - menginduksi
Example Sentences
Doctors used medicine to induce sleep in the patient.
basic
The teacher used a fun game to induce participation from shy students.
natural
Loud noises can induce fear in animals.
basic
Some chemicals can induce cancer.
basic
The scientist tried to induce a reaction by heating the mixture.
natural
Stress can sometimes induce headaches or even stomach pain.
natural