#1 induce v. [bring on] cause to arise; "induce a crisis". wn
#2 induce v. [stimulate, cause, have, get, make] cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa". wn
#3 induce v. [stimulate, rush, hasten] cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions". wn
#4 induce v. reason or establish by induction. wn
#5 induce v. [induct] produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes. wn
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