induce 2
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Examples
- 1.My wife made me buy a new sofa
- 2.My children finally got me to buy a computer
- 3.The ads induced me to buy a VCR
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EnglishDerivationally related form
inducive 1
adjective
inducing or influencing; leading on
induction 6
noun
an act that sets in motion some course of events
inducing 1
noun
act of bringing about a desired result
inducement 1
noun
a positive motivational influence
inducer 2
noun
someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on
Hyponym
decide 3
verb
cause to decide
persuade 2
verb
cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
bring 11
verb
induce or persuade
solicit 4
verb
incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination
encourage 3
verb
spur on
