English dictionary
induct
/I/n'd/@/kt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
ExamplesThere was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Synonyms initiateSource: WordNet 3.0
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admit as a member
ExamplesWe were inducted into the honor society.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
Synonyms induceSource: WordNet 3.0
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introduce or initiate
ExamplesThe young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To bring in; to introduce; to usher in.
Source: webster1913