induce

/ɪndjˈuːs/

/ˌɪnˈdus/

to induce

MAIN VERB

to trigger a particular event, condition, or response

synonyms : bring on

to influence someone to do something particular

synonyms : cause

cause to occur rapidly

synonyms : hasten

reason or establish by induction

produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes

synonyms : induct

Examples

1. He was induced to part out and out with all the money.

2. Capitalism induced shame.

3. Eventually, doctors induced a coma.

4. Some binaural beats may actually induce lucid dreaming.