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Induce: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：bring about (induce)
induce
/ɪnˈdjuːs/
vt.
to make something happen or exist, often as a direct result of something else.
bring about
➕
/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
vt.
To cause something to happen, especially a specific physical or mental state.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'inducere': 'in-' (into) + 'ducere' (to lead), meaning 'to lead into'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: 'inDUCE' — you lead DUCks INto a pen, causing them to enter.
📖 Example
Listening to calm music can induce a feeling of relaxation and peace.
Listening to calm music can bring about a feeling of relaxation and peace.
🔗 Collocations
induce sleep – to cause someone to fall asleep
induce labor – to cause childbirth to begin artificially
induce a reaction – to cause a chemical or emotional response
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
inducer (n.) – Something that causes a particular process to happen.
inducement (n.) – A thing that persuades or leads someone to do something.
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin, 'induce' is common in medicine and law. A doctor may 'induce' labor. Legally, 'undue influence' may 'induce' someone to sign a contract against their will.
Meaning 2：persuade (induce)
induce
/ɪnˈdjuːs/
vt.
to lead someone to do something, often by giving a reason or benefit that makes them want to do it.
persuade
➕
/pəˈsweɪd/
vt.
To successfully convince or influence someone to do something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The teacher's enthusiasm finally induced the shy student to participate in the group project.
The teacher's enthusiasm finally persuaded the shy student to participate in the group project.
🔗 Collocations
induce someone to do something – to persuade someone to take a specific action
offer an inducement – to offer a benefit to persuade someone
financially induced – persuaded to do something by money
🔄 Synonyms
persuade (vt.) – To cause someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.
convince (vt.) – To make someone agree or believe by evidence or argument.
prevail upon (phr. v.) – To persuade someone to do something after some effort.
🚫 Antonyms
dissuade (vt.) – To persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.
deter (vt.) – To discourage someone from doing something by instilling fear or doubt.
discourage (vt.) – To make someone less confident or willing to do something.
🌱 Derivatives
inducement (n.) – A benefit or incentive offered to persuade someone.
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