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induce
/ɪnˈdjuːs/
When using "induce" to mean persuade, it is commonly followed by the pattern "induce someone to do something." In medical contexts, such as inducing labor or sleep, the word describes starting a process that would normally happen naturally. In formal logic, "induce" is the opposite of "deduce." Inducing means moving from specific examples to a general rule.
💬Trò chuyện
yo did u find a way to induce the lag glitch on this map yet?
nah still trying. bet it works if we spam grenades.
Ý nghĩa
To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something.
"The high salary was enough to induce him to accept the job offer."
To bring about or give rise to a particular state or condition.
"Certain medications can induce drowsiness in some patients."
To artificially initiate a biological process, such as childbirth.
"The doctors decided to induce labor because the baby was two weeks overdue."
In logic, to derive a general principle from particular facts or instances.
"He attempted to induce a general rule of behavior from his limited observations."