Induce

1. verb

   produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes

   Similar: induct

2. verb

   cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

   “The ads induced me to buy a VCR”

   Similar: stimulate, cause, have, get, make

3. verb

   reason or establish by induction

4. verb

   cause to occur rapidly

   “the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions”

   Similar: stimulate, rush, hasten