induce

Intermediate

/ɪnˈdus/

verb
To bring about, stimulate

induce in a sentence

  • “Who knew that our decision to boycott school lunch would induce a huge riot?”
  • “The advertisement is meant to induce people to eat more fruit.”
  • “No one knows what induced him to leave .”
  • “Her illness was induced by overwork.”

What does “induce” mean?

induce (verb) means to bring about, stimulate. It is pronounced /ɪnˈdus/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "induce" mean?
induce (verb) means: To bring about, stimulate
How do you pronounce "induce"?
"induce" is pronounced /ɪnˈdus/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "induce" in a sentence?
Here is "induce" used in a sentence: Who knew that our decision to boycott school lunch would induce a huge riot?

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