Antonyms for induce


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-doos, -dyoos
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdus, -ˈdyus


Definition of induce

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to lead by persuasions or other influences," from Latin inducere "lead into, bring in, introduce, conduct, persuade," from in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + ducere "to lead" (see duke (n.)). Meaning "to bring about," of concrete situations, etc., is from early 15c.; sense of "to infer by reasoning" is from 1560s. Electro-magnetic sense first recorded 1777. Related: Induced; inducing.
  • verb cause to happen; encourage
Example sentences :
  • My object in calling upon him was to induce him to do me justice at last.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • No consideration can induce me to marry against my inclinations.
  • Extract from : « The Tenant of Wildfell Hall » by Anne Bronte
  • But on this point it was difficult to induce the Pope to listen to reason.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I wonder wind can induce your Excellency to talk such nonsense!
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • I wish I could induce you to treat me a little more generously.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • This will induce her to repose a confidence and open her mind to you.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Complete » by Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre
  • I thought that, if I could only induce him to see me, I might get a real chance.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • There was but one method to adopt, namely, to induce Adelaide to leave of her own accord.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • No persuasions could ever induce her to let us sit on her doorstep again.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • We know how he attempted by letter to induce the King to reconsider his decision.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for induce

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