Definitions for induce
ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyusin·duce

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. induce, bring on(verb)

   cause to arise

   "induce a crisis"

2. induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make(verb)

   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"

3. induce, stimulate, rush, hasten(verb)

   cause to occur rapidly

   "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

4. induce(verb)

   reason or establish by induction

5. induce, induct(verb)

   produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes

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1. Induce(v. t.)

   (Logic) To generalize or conclude as an inference from all the particulars; -- the opposite of deduce.7. (Genetics, Biochemistry) To cause the expression of (a gene or gene product) by affecting a transcription control element on the genome, either by inhibiting a negative control or by activating a positive control; to derepress; as, lactose induces the production of beta-galactosidase in Eschericia coli..

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

2. Induce(v. t.)

   To bring on; to effect; to cause; as, a fever induced by fatigue or exposure; anaphylactic shock induced by exposure to a allergen.

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

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1. induce(Verb)

   to lead by persuasion or influence; incite

   Etymology: From enducen, from inducere, present active infinitive of induco, from in + duco. Compare also abduce, adduce, conduce, deduce, produce, reduce etc.

2. induce(Verb)

   to cause, bring about, lead to

   Etymology: From enducen, from inducere, present active infinitive of induco, from in + duco. Compare also abduce, adduce, conduce, deduce, produce, reduce etc.

3. induce(Verb)

   to cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state) by a physical process of induction

   Etymology: From enducen, from inducere, present active infinitive of induco, from in + duco. Compare also abduce, adduce, conduce, deduce, produce, reduce etc.

4. induce(Verb)

   to infer by induction.

   Etymology: From enducen, from inducere, present active infinitive of induco, from in + duco. Compare also abduce, adduce, conduce, deduce, produce, reduce etc.

5. induce(Verb)

   to lead in, bring in, introduce

   Etymology: From enducen, from inducere, present active infinitive of induco, from in + duco. Compare also abduce, adduce, conduce, deduce, produce, reduce etc.

6. induce(Verb)

   to draw on, place upon

   Etymology: From enducen, from inducere, present active infinitive of induco, from in + duco. Compare also abduce, adduce, conduce, deduce, produce, reduce etc.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Induce(verb)

   to lead in; to introduce

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

2. Induce(verb)

   to draw on; to overspread

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

3. Induce(verb)

   to lead on; to influence; to prevail on; to incite; to move by persuasion or influence

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

4. Induce(verb)

   to bring on; to effect; to cause; as, a fever induced by fatigue or exposure

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

5. Induce(verb)

   to produce, or cause, by proximity without contact or transmission, as a particular electric or magnetic condition in a body, by the approach of another body in an opposite electric or magnetic state

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

6. Induce(verb)

   to generalize or conclude as an inference from all the particulars; -- the opposite of deduce

   Etymology: [L. inducere, inductum; pref. in- in + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Induct.]

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1. Induce

   Ryan Smith, better known by his stage name Induce, is a Los Angeles-based American DJ, music producer, singer, and writer. He works in a variety of musical genres, particularly hip hop, rap, and soul, and has won regional and national recognition for his DJing and singing.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Induce

   in-dūs′, v.t. to prevail on: to cause or produce in any way: (obs.) to place upon: (physics) to cause, as an electric state, by mere proximity of surfaces.—ns. Induce′ment, that which induces or causes: incentive, motive: (law) a statement of facts introducing other important facts; Induc′er.—adj. Indū′cible.—Induced current (elect.), a current set in action by the influence of the surrounding magnetic field, or by the variation of an adjacent current. [L. inducĕre, inductum—in, into, ducĕre, to lead.]

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'induce' in Verbs Frequency: #681

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1. uniced

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of induce in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of induce in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of induce in a Sentence

1. Susan Hough:

   Several lines of evidence further suggest that most of the significant earthquakes in Oklahoma during the 20th century may also have been induced by oil production activities, deep injection of waste water, now recognized to potentially induce earthquakes, in fact began in the state in the 1930s.

2. Kang Lee:

   So we asked, what are the side effects? Can we induce lying by training theory of mind?

3. Ankit Panda:

   Regardless of who wins the presidency, only about half of Americans are likely to support the President, and many of the other half will be perpetually motivated to oppose the President. That leaves a thin margin of error in any crisis, which may induce extreme caution for fear of losing political support and exposing the administration to damaging political criticisms.

4. Erik Pevernagie:

   We may perceive silence as hell or feel it as stilled happiness that brings us into harmony with our individuality. Some atoms or particles of sounds can, nonetheless, coincide with silence and create a mood of soothing relief. So, can the gentle roaring of the waves induce calmness and open another dimension to a cosmic experience. (“Sounds of silence”)

5. Hillary Clinton:

   I want Democrats to vote for me, but I want sensible Republicans to vote for me, too, the only way Republicans can win this election is if they can induce a state of amnesia in all of us.

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