induce
in.duce \in-'d(y)u:s\ \-'d(y)u:-s*-b*l\ vt [ME inducen, fr. L inducere, fr.
in- + ducere to lead -m more at TOW 1a: to lead on : move by persuasion or
influence 1b: to call forth or bring about by influence or stimulation
2a: EFFECT, CAUSE 2b: to cause the formation of 2c: to produce (as an
electric current) by induction 2d: to arouse by indirect stimulation {~ a
contrast color} 3: to determine by induction; specif : infer from
particulars M (upon) mean to move one to act or decide in a certain way.
INDUCE implies influencing the reason or judgment; PERSUADE suggests
appealing chiefly to the emotions; PREVAIL (on) or PREVAIL (upon) carries a
strong implication of overcoming opposition or reluctance by sustained
argument or entreaty - in.duc.er n SYN syn INDUCE, PERSUADE, PREVAIL (on),
PREVAIL