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induce

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To persuade someone or bring about a particular response.

The beautiful illustrations may induce reluctant readers to open the book.

Dictionary practice example.

A friendly invitation could induce hesitant contributors to submit a sketch by explaining that rough drawings were welcome and would be checked together.

From Turning Interest into Useful Work.

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