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 That’s because the variant, which is available as either a station wagon or Quartermaster truck, comes decked out in the best premium add-ons from past Ineos special editions, along with a few envy-inducing features. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Doechii spits at breakneck speed, spraying short-burst bars with precision over glitchy, anxiety-inducing production. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 Focusing on something introspective, such as breath, heartbeat or a growing and shrinking dot, can induce a near-hypnotic state that clears the mind. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Affleck, always at his best in roles that place his all-American alpha qualities under a harsh, sweat-inducing spotlight, has cast himself ideally here. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for induce

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Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused widespread damage over the weekend as Hurricane Simon pounded the country's Pacific coast, authorities said Monday.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of cause

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This line of defense didn’t persuade Sweeney, who reasoned that adding athletes with expired eligibility would mean more, not less, market competition.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The company’s reputation was built partly on persuading audiences to take chances on inexpensive, surprising horror outings — often with little more than a compelling premise to go on.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuade

Verb

For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The working group of administrators and Greek life representatives created action plans for each chapter to resume operations in fall 2018 based on a blind review of their previous four years.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of create

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Kamala Harris’ defeat convinced some Democratic strategists, like the big-tenters at Third Way and the Searchlight Institute, that Democratic candidates were too easily moved by activists, and that voters held this against them.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Be alert for convincing medical scams Someone who knows your doctor's name or recent treatment details may sound legitimate over the phone.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of convince

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The ability for anyone to generate strategy, code, or creative work in seconds effectively filled in the moats built on blitzscaling overnight.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Its streaming app hosts short-form true crime audio and video shows that are fully AI-generated.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of generate

Verb

That answer is unlikely to satisfy many Democratic primary voters, according to a poll of six early primary states conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfy

Verb

Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry apologized on Sunday after a drone entered Lithuania's airspace, prompting authorities to issue an air raid warning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The diesel deal, made as domestic diesel prices remain above $6 a gallon on average, has prompted bipartisan backlash from lawmakers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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