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induct.

To bring in as a member; to make a part of.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪnˈdʌkt/
  1. To bring in as a member; to make a part of.

    Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the first female inductee […]
  2. To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.

    It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.
  3. To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).

    She was inducted into the ways of the legal profession.
  4. To draft into military service.

    At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily.
  5. To introduce; to bring in.

    obsolete
    The ceremonies in the gathering were first inducted by the Venetians.
Where this word comes from

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).

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