Skip to content

What is another word for Induce? – 245 Induce Synonyms

    Need another word for Induce? Use these synonyms of Induce from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    persuade convince coax encourage prompt provoke stimulate motivate inspire influence sway incline dispose lead guide direct impel drive push urge compel force pressure cajole wheedle entice lure attract draw tempt seduce allure induce incite instigate foment foster promote facilitate enable trigger spark ignite kindle arouse awaken evoke elicit extract bring cause create produce generate effect occasion prompt provoke stimulate motivate inspire influence

    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

    Related Nouns

    persuasion influence power authority control motivation inspiration stimulation encouragement inducement incentive reward benefit advantage privilege right opportunity chance opening possibility prospect potential capacity ability talent skill aptitude disposition tendency inclination propensity instinct impulse urge drive passion enthusiasm eagerness zeal fervor ardor

    Related Verbs

    persuade convince encourage motivate inspire influence sway incline dispose lead guide direct impel drive push urge compel force pressure cajole wheedle entice lure attract draw tempt seduce allure induce incite instigate foment foster promote facilitate enable trigger spark ignite kindle arouse awaken evoke elicit extract bring cause create produce generate effect occasion

    Related Adjectives

    persuasive convincing encouraging motivating inspiring influential persuasive compelling forceful powerful authoritative controlling motivational inspirational stimulating encouraging inducive attractive tempting seductive alluring enticing lureful attractive appealing inviting intriguing fascinating captivating riveting absorbing engaging interesting thought-provoking stimulating provocative challenging inspiring uplifting encouraging heartening reassuring comforting soothing calming pacifying tranquilizing mollifying appeasing placating propitiating