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INDUCE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Induce.

How to pronounce induce:

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Induce - as a verb

Cause to arise

Example: "Induce a crisis"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring on

Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Example: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causegethavemakestimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to occur rapidly

Example: "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hastenrushstimulate

Reason or establish by induction

Produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
induct

Example Sentences

"The doctor induced labor to help the mother give birth."
"Certain medications can induce drowsiness as a side effect."
"The red and yellow colors of the sunset induce a feeling of serenity."
"They used flashing lights to induce a hypnotic state in the participants."
"The persuasive speech was intended to induce the audience to take action."
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Word Game Points

Is INDUCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, induce is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDUCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is INDUCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, induce is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDUCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INDUCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, induce is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDUCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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