induces (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjuːsɪz/
Definition
Causes or brings about a particular state, process, or action.
Examples
Certain foods often induce allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
The committee hopes the new policy induces higher productivity among the staff.
Doctors sometimes use specific hormones to induce labor in pregnant women.
How to Use induces
- induce someone to do something (collocation)
- to persuade or influence someone to take a specific action — "Nothing could induce him to change his mind."
- induce a state (collocation)
- to cause a specific condition or physical state — "The medication is known to induce drowsiness."
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