induced

[in-doost, -dyoost] / ɪnˈdust, -ˈdyust /

ADJECTIVE

persuaded

Synonyms

STRONG

cajoled convinced lured

ADJECTIVE

brought about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

caused

STRONG

achieved done effected finished

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete unfinished

ADJECTIVE

inferred

Synonyms

STRONG

analyzed argued assumed concluded considered debated determined discussed explained hypothesized posited postulated ratiocinated rationalized reasoned thought

Example Sentences

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He induced two quick infield groundouts before walking Zach Neto.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"When you were in your induced coma your brain wasn't shut down," Pieter told Keenan.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Mr. Epstein used to make long lists that compelled multitasking and induced anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

They also showed stronger protection against spontaneous tumors and chemically induced skin cancer.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The thought of falling induced a kind of vertigo in Lyra, and she swayed.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman