What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
convince
Example
I tried to convince my friend to come to the party with me. [convince: verb]
Example
She was convinced that she had made the right choice. [convinced: adjective]
induce
Example
The doctor induced labor to help the baby come out. [induced: verb]
Example
The music induced a feeling of relaxation and calmness. [induce: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Convince is more common than induce in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Induce is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between convince and induce?
Induce is generally considered more formal than convince, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
