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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" often conveys a sense of force or irresistible urge to do something, while "induce" suggests more of a persuasion or influence.
- Remember that "impel" comes from the idea of being propelled or driven from within, while "induce" is more about external influence causing an action.
- If something or someone is impelled, they have little choice but to act, whereas if they are induced, they are more being gently nudged or led to a decision.
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