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induce

The correct spelling is induce.

How to pronounce induce

/ɪnˈdjuːs/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːs/

Say it like: Ind-use

The correct spelling is induce. To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon. For example: "His meditation induced a compromise.   Opium induces sleep."

Usage Examples

His meditation induced a compromise.   Opium induces sleep.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.
  2. 2.To cause, bring about, lead to.
  3. 3.To cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state) by a physical process of induction.
  4. 4.To infer by induction.
  5. 5.To lead in, bring in, introduce.

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