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induce

/ɪnˈdjuːs/ verb · British & US
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What does induce mean?

verb

To cause or lead to (a particular result or situation) by a particular action or set of circumstances. To bring about or produce (a particular effect or feeling).

Example

"The cold weather induced a sense of lethargy in everyone."

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