Real Dictionary

induce
an enzyme that catalyses a process of synthesis [...]
any compound of oxygen with another element [...]
of or containing nitrogen, esp in the pentavalent state [...]
to persuade or use influence on [...]
verb: If a doctor or nurse induces labour or birth, they cause a pregnant woman to start giving birth by using drugs or other medical means.
verb: If you induce someone to do something, you persuade or influence them to do it.
verb: To induce a state or condition means to cause it.