All 3 Uses of
induce
in
The Scarlet Letter
- It still haunts me, and induces a sort of home-feeling with the past, which I scarcely claim in reference to the present phase of the town.
p. 13.1induces = causes
- The original papers, together with the scarlet letter itself—a most curious relic—are still in my possession, and shall be freely exhibited to whomsoever, induced by the great interest of the narrative, may desire a sight of them.
p. 28.1 *induced = caused
- His was the profession at that era in which intellectual ability displayed itself far more than in political life; for—leaving a higher motive out of the question it offered inducements powerful enough in the almost worshipping respect of the community, to win the most aspiring ambition into its service.
p. 159.7inducements = incentives (things that make someone want to do something)
Definitions:
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(1)
(induce as in: induce symptoms) to cause something to arise or happen
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(2)
(induce as in: induce her to) to successfully persuade somebody to do something