# induces

Pronunciation: US say "in-DOOS-iz" /ɪnˈduːsɪz/; UK say "in-DYOOS-iz" /ɪnˈdjuːsɪz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of induce. — third-person singular simple present indicative of induce
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of induce. Use it when one person or thing brings something about.
   - _Bright light induces the plant to flower earlier than usual._
   - _A persuasive ad induces shoppers to buy things they never planned to._

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