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induce vs instigate

instigate vs induce

induce and instigate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
induce No No Yes No
instigate No No Yes No
As verbs, instigate is a hyponym of induce; that is, instigate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than induce:
  • induce: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
  • instigate: serve as the inciting cause of
Other hyponyms of induce include decide, persuade, bring, solicit, encourage, let, lead, inspire, prompt, suborn, compel, obligate, oblige.
induce (verb) instigate (verb)
reason or establish by induction provoke or stir up
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner serve as the inciting cause of
cause to arise
cause to occur rapidly
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
Difference between induce and instigate

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