inducing

v. causing a particular physical condition or situation to happen.

v. bringing about or giving rise to a specific physical or psychological state. Often used in medical or technical contexts regarding the initiation of a process.

“The doctor gave her medicine for inducing sleep during the long flight.”

“The researchers observed that the chemical compound was highly effective at inducing a state of deep relaxation in the subjects without causing side effects.”

Technical

v. persuading or influencing someone to do something.

v. persuading or influencing an agent to take a specific course of action. This sense is transitive and requires a direct object.

“They are inducing more people to join the club by offering a discount.”

“The marketing campaign was specifically designed for inducing younger consumers to switch from traditional banking to digital platforms.”

Formal

adj. describing something that has the power to make something else happen.

adj. possessing the quality or power to bring about a particular effect. Frequently appears as the second element in compound adjectives.

“The drug has sleep-inducing effects that start working within minutes.”

“The report highlighted several anxiety-inducing factors in the modern workplace that contribute to high employee turnover rates.”

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