INDUCE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

induce

verb

in-ˈdüs

Definition of induce

as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the medication induced labor

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as in to persuade

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests finally induced the eyewitness to the gangland slaying to cooperate with the police

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Recent Examples of induce Visitors routinely announce it as a fixture from their childhood that is equal parts affection- and anxiety-inducing. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 The changing magnetic field induces a voltage in the conductor, the same basic electromagnetic induction principle used in electrical generators. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 In fact, these applications often land as inauthentic and induce eye-rolling from those reviewing them. — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The park’s centerpiece, Krakatau Volcano, is also the dramatic setting for a scream-inducing drop slide. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for induce

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More than 50 hectares (124 acres) of peatland have burned in Jambi province on Sumatra island, causing choking haze in some areas and raising concerns about worsening air quality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Everyday Seismic Noise Although earthquakes are the most familiar source of seismic activity, scientists regularly detect vibrations caused by people.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cause

Verb

Topline Consumer prices rose as expected in July, according to Federal data published Wednesday, as analysts projected an in-line inflation report would likely persuade the Federal Reserve not to raise interest rates next month.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Police called in crisis negotiators to persuade the man to surrender as firefighters extinguished the fire.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuade

Verb

Kotb had an arts and crafts session with her daughters in May 2023, creating sweet paintings with their handprints.

— Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
The hard part for those opponents now is winning early federal cases and creating disagreement between the country's appeals courts, which may help convince the Supreme Court the issue is important enough for a nationwide ruling.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of create

Verb

Could he have been convinced to help the Ukrainian war effort another way?

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The Russian leader, Dickinson says, might be convinced that if a democratic system were allowed to take hold in Russia, that could mark the end of Putin’s rule and perhaps even the break-up of the Russian Federation.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of convince

Verb

Or, at the very least, set aside assets that can be liquidated to satisfy the guarantee even if that means that some assets will not be fully deployed to gain additional leverage.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
But some observers believe there’s nothing Paramount could agree to that would satisfy the state AGs or other opponents of the deal.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfy

Verb

The Gold-Studded Structured Crossbody features a structured shape, luxe gold hardware and eye-catching studded details, bringing just the right amount of personality to any look.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Bong’s nephews went with the search team to bring the wreckage home.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

White faced a similar controversy when Clark also was fouled hard earlier this season, prompting a letter from the US House of Representatives to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The flames have prompted thousands of evacuations in Nevada north of Reno.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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