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

Raveling was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times

That 1999 team, which saw 12 of its 20 members inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, is widely considered to be the best women’s team of all-time.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2016, he was inducted into the Order of Canada, the country's second highest civilian honour.

From BBC

The two strike up a conversation, and Matthew is inducted into Oliver’s inner circle almost overnight.

From Salon

And of course, John Stamos, who inducted you into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conscript 
• enlist 
• inaugurate 
• recruit 
• swear in