1. to cause or bring about
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘induce’
2. to persuade someone to do something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘induce’
3. to artificially cause labor or childbirth to begin
Usage: medical; third person singular present tense of ‘induce’

Examples

• The medication induces drowsiness in most patients.
• High stress often induces headaches.
• The teacher induces students to participate through positive reinforcement.
• Nothing induces him to change his mind once it’s made up.
• The doctor induces labor when the pregnancy goes past due date.
• This chemical reaction induces the formation of crystals.
• The warm weather induces people to spend more time outdoors.