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    Meaning of Induce

    to persuade or influence someone to do something

    Definitions

    • to persuade someone to do something, especially by giving them a good reason to do it
    • * to cause something to happen or exist, especially by providing a particular condition or stimulus
    • * to formally introduce someone to a new post or position

    Etymology of Induce

    The word "induce" comes from the Latin "inducere", which means "to lead in" or "to bring in", and is a combination of "in" (in) and "ducere" (to lead)
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the sense of "to lead or bring in" and later developing its modern senses of persuasion and causation

    Example Uses

    • The company will induce new employees with a competitive salary and benefits package
    • * The doctor tried to induce labor in the pregnant woman
    • * The teacher tried to induce the students to participate in the discussion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    discourage deter prevent hinder obstruct block inhibit restrain suppress stifle thwart foil frustrate disappoint dishearten depress dampen dissuade advise caution warn deter forbid prohibit ban restrict limit impede delay postpone cancel negate nullify oppose resist counter contradict refute deny