1. to persuade someone to do something
2. to cause something to happen
3. to cause labor to begin artificially during pregnancy
Usage: medical

Examples

• The salesperson tried to induce customers to buy the extended warranty.
• Nothing could induce me to jump out of an airplane.
• The medication can induce drowsiness in some patients.
• Stress can induce headaches and other health problems.
• The doctor decided to induce labor because the baby was overdue.
• The warm weather induced many people to spend time outdoors.
• They offered a bonus to induce employees to work overtime.