induce (n-doos, -dyoos)tr.v. induced, inducing, induces1. To lead or move, as to a course of action, by influence or persuasion. See Synonyms at persuade.2. To bring about or stimulate the occurrence of; cause: a drug used to induce labor.3. To infer by inductive reasoning.4. Physicsa. To produce (an electric current or a magnetic charge) by induction.b. To produce (radioactivity, for example) artificially by bombardment of a substance with neutrons, gamma rays, and other particles.5. Biochemistry To initiate or increase the production of (an enzyme or other protein) at the level of genetic transcription.6. Genetics To cause an increase in the transcription of the RNA of (a gene).verb1. cause,produce,create,begin,effect,lead to,occasion,generate,provoke,motivate,set off,bring about,give rise to,precipitate,incite,instigate,engender,set in motion an economic crisis induced by high oil pricescause stop,prevent,curb,suppress,restrain,hinder2.persuade,encourage,influence,get,move,press,draw,convince,urge,prompt,sway,entice,coax,incite,impel,talksomeoneinto,prevail upon,actuate I would do anything to induce them to stay.persuade stop,prevent,discourage,deter,dissuaderadical (rd-kl)adj.1. Arising from or going to a root or source; basic: proposed a radical solution to the problem.2. Departing markedly from the usual or customary; extreme: radical opinions on education.3. Favoring or effecting fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices, conditions, or institutions: radical political views.4. Linguistics Of or being a root: a radical form.5. Botany Arising from the root or its crown: radical leaves.6. Slang Excellent; wonderful.n.1. One who advocates fundamental or revolutionary changes in current practices, conditions, or institutions: radicals seeking to overthrow the social order.2. Mathematics The root of a quantity as indicated by the radical sign.3. Symbol R An atom or a group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron.4. Linguistics See root1.adjective1.extreme,complete,entire,sweeping,violent,severe,extensive,wide-ranging,excessive,thorough,drastic,rigorous,far-reaching,draconian periods of radical change2.revolutionary,reforming,extreme,militant,progressive,left-wing,extremist,reformist,fanatical political tension between radical and conservative politicians3.fundamental,natural,basic,essential,native,constitutional,organic,profound,innate,deep-seated,thoroughgoing,hard-wired the radical differences between themfundamental minor,token,trivial,superficial,insignificantnoun1.extremist,revolutionary,militant,reformer,fanatic,left-winger,zealot,revisionist a former left-wing radical who was involved with the civil rights movementextremist conservative,moderate,reactionaryaccommodation (-km-dshn)1.accommodation - making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstancesadjustment,fittingreadjustment2.accommodation - a settlement of differences; they reached an accommodation with Japan3.accommodation - in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality4.accommodation - living quarters provided for public convenience; overnight accommodations are available5.accommodation - the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a neednoun1.housing,homes,houses,board,quartering,quarters,shelter,sheltering,lodging(s),dwellings The government is to provide accommodation for 3000 homeless people.2.space,places,seats,room Some trains carry bicycles, but accommodation is restricted.3.adaptation,change,settlement,compromise,composition,adjustment,transformation,reconciliation,compliance,modification,alteration,conformity,makeover Religions have to make accommodations with larger political structures.anticipate (n-ts-pt)v.tr.1. To feel or realize beforehand; foresee: hadnt anticipated the crowds at the zoo.2. To look forward to, especially with pleasure; expect: anticipated a pleasant hike in the country.3. To deal with beforehand; act so as to mitigate, nullify, or prevent: anticipated the storm by boarding up the windows. See Synonyms at expect.4.