In-dūce′, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. INDUCED (in-dūst′); p. pr. & vb. n. INDUCING.] [Lat. inducere, inductum, from prefix in and ducere, to lead; Sp. inducir, Pg. induzir, It. indurre, Fr. induire, Pr. endurre, enduire.]
Sense 1. To lead in; to bring into view; to introduce.
The poet may be seen inducing his personages in the first Iliad. Pope.
Sense 2. To lead on; to influence; to prevail on; to incite; to move by persuasion or influence.
I do believe, Induced by potent circumstances, that You are my enemy. Shak.
Sense 3. To effect by persuasion or influence; to bring on; to effect; to cause; as, a fever induced by fatigue or exposure.
As this belief is absolutely necessary for all mankind, the evidence for inducing it must be of that nature as to accommodate itself to all species of men. Forbes.
Sense 4. (Physics.) To cause by proximity without contact or transmission, as a particular electric or magnetic condition in a body, by the approach of another body in an opposite electric or magnetic state.
Synonyms—To move; instigate; urge; impel; incite; press.