induced Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to arise
   bring on; induce.
   
   • induce a crisis
2. verb cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
   get; make; induce; have; cause; stimulate.
   
   • 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
3. verb cause to occur rapidly
   rush; hasten; stimulate; induce.
   
   • the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
4. verb reason or establish by induction
   induce.
   
5. verb produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
   induce; induct.
   
6. adjective brought about or caused; not spontaneous
   
   • a case of steroid-induced weakness

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