verb
1.
to move another to do or agree to something
induced him to give up smoking for the sake of his health
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 Word: influence, sway; abet, incite, lead; actuate, impel, move; activate, motivate
Contrasted words: check, curb, hold back, restrain
2.
Synonyms: generate 3, breed, cause, engender, get up, hatch, muster (up), occasion, produce, work up