Induce
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2
Cause and Effect
Use 'induce' when emphasizing the effect of one action causing another to occur. The comedian's jokes induced uncontrollable laughter among the audience.
Pro Tip 2/2
Not Immediate
'Induce' often implies a process or a gradual result, not an instant outcome. Years of pollution induced significant changes in the climate.