The Clue
Persuade (6 letter answer)
The Answer
INDUCE
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Notes
The answer INDUCE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bring about
Make happen
Definition
INDUCE as a verb:
1. (induce, bring on) = cause to arise; "induce a crisis"
2. (induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make) = cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
3. (induce, stimulate, rush, hasten) = cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
4. reason or establish by induction
5. (induce, induct) = produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes