definition of
induce

[1] #1 induce v. [bring on] cause to arise; "induce a crisis". wn

[2] #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] #3 induce v. [stimulate, rush, hasten] cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions". wn

[4] #4 induce v. reason or establish by induction. wn

[5] #5 induce v. [induct] produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes. wn