induce — to persuade or influence someone to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to persuade or influence someone to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈduːs/
Korean meaning: 설득하다, 유도하다
Korean pronunciation: 인-듀스 (강세: 듀스)
Example Sentences
- My mother tried to induce me to eat vegetables by hiding them in pizza.
- The warm milk and soft music induced a peaceful sleep.
- The teacher induced panic by announcing a surprise test on Monday morning.
induce
VERB//ɪnˈduːs//
to persuade or influence someone to do something
The medicine induced sleep within a few minutes after treatment began.
Stress can induce serious health problems if ignored for too long. (INITIATE + PRODUCE = INDUCE → to induce is to initiate something and produce a result or reaction)
Regular exercise reduced stress and produced positive effects instead of inducing illness.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inducere,' combining 'in-' (into) and 'ducere' (to lead). The word originally meant 'to lead in' and evolved to mean 'to persuade or influence.'
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📝Examples
“My mother tried to induce me to eat vegetables by hiding them in pizza.”
“The warm milk and soft music induced a peaceful sleep.”
“The teacher induced panic by announcing a surprise test on Monday morning.”
“High temperatures can induce hallucinations and delirium.”
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