induct

[in-duhkt]

verb (used with object)

1. to install in an office, benefice, position, etc., especially with formal ceremonies.

   The committee inducted her as president.

2. to introduce, especially to something requiring special knowledge or experience; initiate (usually followed by to orinto ).

   They inducted him into the mystic rites of the order.

3. to take (a draftee) into military service; draft.

4. to bring in as a member.

   to induct a person into a new profession.

induct

/ ɪnˈdʌkt /

verb

1. to bring in formally or install in an office, place, etc; invest

2. to initiate in knowledge (of)

3. to enlist for military service; conscript

4. physics another word for induce induce

Other Word Forms

• reinduct verb (used with object)
• uninducted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of induct¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin inductus, past participle of indūcere, equivalent to induc- “to introduce, lead in” + -tus past participle suffix; induce

Word History and Origins

Origin of induct¹

C14: from Latin inductus led in, past participle of indūcere to introduce; see _induce

Example Sentences

Though the band was ultimately not inducted into the Rock Hall this year, they represented the first primarily Spanish-language act to be nominated for induction.

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The items were being donated to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later that year, when Biggie would eventually be inducted.

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Frank’s disappointment was mirrored by Talamon, who took the superhero shot of Earth, Wind and Fire, inducted into the National Portrait Gallery, that was included in the “Superfine” official monograph.

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Soundgarden, the seminal Seattle grunge rock group, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a star-studded ceremony at the Peacock Theater on Saturday night.

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Plus, the Recording Academy voting body is undergoing a shake-up as new members, including invitees from the Latin Recording Academy, are inducted.

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Related Words

• conscript 
• enlist 
• inaugurate 
• recruit 
• swear in