indurre
induce
Definition & meaning
Indurre means to induce, persuade, or cause someone to do something, or to bring about a state or result.
- Le sue parole mi hanno indotto a riflettere. — His words led me to reflect.
- Il farmaco può indurre sonnolenza. — The drug can cause drowsiness.
In logic, it can also mean to infer a general principle from particular cases.
Grammar & Word origin
Indurre is an irregular verb, usually followed by a direct object. When it means “persuade someone to do something,” it commonly takes a followed by an infinitive: indurre qualcuno a fare qualcosa.
Its past participle is indotto; the first-person singular present is induco. It comes from Latin inducere, meaning “to lead in” or “bring about.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- persuadere — “to persuade”; emphasizes convincing someone, while indurre can also involve circumstances or indirect influence.
- causare — “to cause”; focuses on producing an effect rather than influencing a person’s decision.
- dissuadere — “to dissuade”; the opposite when indurre means persuading someone to act.
- impedire — “to prevent”; contrasts with bringing about an action or result.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Io induco il bambino a leggere.verb
I induce the child to read.
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