induce
verb (used with object)
to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind.
has induced
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present perfectof induce (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Not even the full power of the Chinese state has induced young families to have more children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Wastewater injection has induced small to moderate-sized earthquakes around the world, however, making it important to study how CO2 injection produces seismicity and whether it might also induce larger earthquakes.
From Science Daily ● May 8, 2024
For decades, the trend has induced anxiety among Jewish leaders in America who fret that it threatens the perpetuation of the Jewish people.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
All this despite the fact that he has induced only four swinging strikes on 169 four-seam fastballs during those games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
"No fortunate circumstance," replied Amy, almost as proudly, "has induced me to come here."
From It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) by Mrs. Henry Wood
