Induce

usgb/ɪnˈduːs/
verb

To cause or bring about something to happen.

The bright lights induced her to squint.
Visual representation of "induce" - To cause or bring about something to happen.

Often appears as...

  • induce sleep
  • induce panic
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Cause and Effect

Use 'induce' when emphasizing the effect of one action causing another to occur.

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The comedian's jokes induced uncontrollable laughter among the audience.
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Not Immediate

'Induce' often implies a process or a gradual result, not an instant outcome.

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Years of pollution induced significant changes in the climate.
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