# induce vs infuse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### induce
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈduːs/ · frequency rank #13,736*
To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

### infuse
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈfjuz/ · frequency rank #36,191*
To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill.

## Source
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