Meaning & use
Induces
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Brings about, causes, or persuades someone to do something (third-person singular of "induce").
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The medication induces drowsiness in some patients.
A generous discount often induces customers to buy in bulk.
A note on using this word
In medicine, "induces labor" specifically means to artificially start childbirth.
Words with a similar meaning
causestriggerspersuades
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Words with an opposite meaning
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