induce

An induce is to make someone or something do something they wouldn't normally do. You can also use it to bring about a change or result.

When you hear people talking about inducing something, they usually mean making it happen or creating a specific outcome. For example, a doctor might try to induce labor in a pregnant woman when her baby is overdue. This means they're trying to get the labor started naturally, without any medical intervention. In business, a company might induce customers to buy more by offering special deals and discounts. They want to create a certain response or reaction from people. If you try to induce someone to do something, you're encouraging them to take a particular action or make a specific decision.