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Definition induce in British English

induce verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈdjuːs/
1

to cause something, especially a mental or physical change

Example

Both treatments were effective in inducing remission of the disease.

Example

They hoped their work would induce social change.

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2

to make a woman start giving birth to a baby rather than waiting for her to start having it naturally

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Definition induce in British English