v. Function: verb
1 to move another to do or agree to something FF1C; induced him to give up smoking for the sake of his health FF1E;
Synonyms: argue (into), bring around, convince, draw, draw in, draw on, get, oversway, persuade, prevail (on or upon), procure, prompt, talk (into), win (over)
Related Words: influence, sway; abet, incite, lead; actuate, impel, move; activate, motivate
Contrasted Words: check, curb, hold back, restrain
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Synonyms: GENERATE 3, breed, cause, engender, get up, hatch, muster (up), occasion, produce, work up