induced (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjuːst/
Definition
To cause or bring about a particular condition or activity.
Examples
The drug is used to induce sleep.
The experiment was designed to induce a specific response in the subjects.
How to Use induced
- induce someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To persuade or influence someone to do something. — "He was induced to sign the contract by promises of a large bonus."
- induce labor (collocation)
- To start the process of childbirth artificially. — "The doctor chose to induce labor due to complications."
- induce sleep (collocation)
- To cause someone to fall asleep. — "The medication is designed to induce sleep quickly."
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