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 or into ):

   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. foll byto or into to initiate in knowledge (of)
3. to enlist for military service; conscript
4. physics another word for induce induce

Other Words From

• rein·duct verb (used with object)
• unin·ducted 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

To what extent can parents induct children into a religious tradition?

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With the utmost caution I proceeded to induct myself into the driver's seat.

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We have learned that what was actually intended at this time was, not to ordain, but only to induct our schoolmasters.

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If the Army netted more high scorers than average in any period, it would induct fewer men from the next category.

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Somebody else undertook to induct Solly into the pleasures of tree climbing.

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To love without hope, immaculately, would be perfect if it did not induct such brainstorms.

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Related Words

• conscript
• enlist
• inaugurate
• recruit
• swear in