induce
Translation
to persuade, to cause, to bring about, to start labor
Examples
Nothing would induce me to go there.
Nothing would induce me to go there.
The drug can induce a deep sleep.
The drug can induce a deep sleep.
They decided to induce labour.
They decided to induce labor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to persuade (sb.) to do (sth.) Nothing would induce me to go there.
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) The drug can induce a deep sleep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persuade, cause, prompt; Antonyms: dissuade, prevent
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'ducere' (to lead). Literally 'to lead in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leading someone *in*to' a decision or a state. 'In-duce' = lead in.