reason or establish by induction
"Scientists induced a general law of gravity from observing the motion of many individual planets."
To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.
"The doctor tried to induce the patient to take her medicine by explaining how it would help her recover quickly."
In plain English: To induce means to cause something to happen, such as making someone do an action or starting a process.
"The doctor prescribed medication to induce labor before the due date arrived."
Usage: Use induce to describe successfully persuading someone through reasoning, incentives, or pressure rather than force. This word often confuses learners because it implies a positive outcome of the attempt, whereas similar verbs like coerce suggest compulsion without consent.
The word "induce" comes from the Latin phrase indūcere, which literally means "to lead in." It entered Middle English as enducen and has retained its core sense of introducing or bringing something into existence ever since.