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Impel vs. Induce
Impel
/ɪmˈpel/Examples:
The discovery impelled him to rethink his strategy.Emotions can sometimes impel us to make rash decisions.Her passion for justice impelled her to become a lawyer.
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Induce
/ɪnˈdjuːs/Examples:
The old contractor might be induced to leave that.Nothing shall induce me.'They were probably radioactivities induced in the uranium by captured neutrons.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Impel is often used when something is strongly pushed or driven towards an action.
- Induce is typically used when a more gentle or persuasive influence is at work.
- Remember impel as relating to a strong push or drive, like a compelling force.
- Induce is associated with persuasion or causing a particular effect or condition.
- Impel suggests urgency or necessity, while induce suggests encouragement or influence.
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