inducing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun act of bringing about a desired result
   inducement.
   
   • inducement of sleep
2. verb cause to arise
   bring on; induce.
   
   • induce a crisis
3. 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
4. verb cause to occur rapidly
   rush; hasten; stimulate; induce.
   
   • the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
5. verb reason or establish by induction
   induce.
   
6. verb produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
   induce; induct.
   

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