Synonyms for

Inducing

Verb / ˌɪˈndu:sɪŋ / Another word for inducing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause something to happen or occur.

Synonyms & similar words

cause induce hasten have inducement induct rush bringon get make stimulate cause generate instigate provoke stimulate produce spark trigger activate prompt evoke elicit effect foment incite excite encourage persuade

Synonyms by register

Formal

causing provoking generating precipitating engendering

Informal

making getting bringing about leading to

Literary

begetting fomenting breeding

Antonyms

preventing discouraging halting stopping inhibiting blocking suppressing

Common collocations

  • inducing labor
  • inducing sleep
  • inducing vomiting
  • inducing a state
  • inducing a feeling
  • inducing change
  • inducing a response

Word family

noun induction
verb induce
adjective inductive

Usage note

Primarily used in formal or scientific contexts to describe causing a specific effect or process. Avoid using it for simple causation in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The medicine is inducing sleepiness.
  2. The smell of food is inducing hunger.
  3. The coach is inducing the team to work harder.
  4. The music is inducing a happy mood.
  5. The speaker is inducing the audience to take action.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there.

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