C1verb formal 5K

Induce

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈdjuːs/","/ɪnˈdjuːsɪz/","/ɪnˈdjuːst/","/ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈduːs/","/ɪnˈduːsɪz/","/ɪnˈduːst/","/ɪnˈduːsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Induce

to persuade or influence somebody to do something

In simple words: to cause something to happen

Induce in a sentence

• Nothing would induce me to take the job.
• Large commissions were required to induce banks to participate in deals.
• No amount of persuasion could induce her to stay longer.
• drugs that induce sleep
• a drug-induced coma
• Hearing loss is often induced by exposure to loud noise.
• an induced labour
• We'll have to induce her.
• I was admitted and the baby was induced at 35 weeks.

How to use Induce

Often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe causing a reaction or condition. Not typically used in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

induce + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'in juice' — imagine juice causing a good feeling.

Related words

Collocations with Induce

• induce a reaction
• induce labor
• induce pain
• induce change
• induce sleep

Synonyms for Induce

• cause
• bring about
• trigger
• initiate
• generate

Opposites of Induce

• prevent
• stop

Common mistakes with Induce

• Confusing with 'reduce' - they mean different things.
• Using 'induce' with non-causative subjects - it should always have an object.

Frequently asked questions about Induce

What does Induce mean?

to cause something to happen

What is the definition of Induce?

to persuade or influence somebody to do something

How do you use Induce in a sentence?

Nothing would induce me to take the job.

Can you give another example of Induce?

Large commissions were required to induce banks to participate in deals.

What are synonyms for Induce?

Common alternatives include cause, bring about, trigger, initiate, generate.

What is the opposite of Induce?

Opposite meanings include prevent, stop.

What words go with Induce?

It commonly pairs with induce a reaction, induce labor, induce pain, induce change, induce sleep.

What are common mistakes when using Induce?

Confusing with 'reduce' - they mean different things. Using 'induce' with non-causative subjects - it should always have an object.

How do you pronounce Induce?

US: /["/ɪnˈduːs/","/ɪnˈduːsɪz/","/ɪnˈduːst/","/ɪnˈduːsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈdjuːs/","/ɪnˈdjuːsɪz/","/ɪnˈdjuːst/","/ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Induce formal or informal?

"Induce" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Induce?

Often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe causing a reaction or condition. Not typically used in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Induce?

"Induce" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.