induct

in·duct

verb \in-ˈdəkt\

Definition of INDUCT

transitive verb

1

: to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install <was inducted as president of the college>

2

a : to admit as a member <inducted into a scholastic society> b : introduce, initiate c : to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)

3

: lead, conduct

Examples of INDUCT

1. The club will induct six new members this year.
2. <inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame>

Origin of INDUCT

Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INDUCT

Synonyms: baptize, inaugurate, install, initiate, instate, invest, seat

Related Words: swear in; consecrate, enshrine; accept, admit, receive, take in; enlist, enroll (also enrol)

Near Antonyms: can, discharge, fire, terminate; muster out

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Rhymes with INDUCT

abduct, adduct, bile duct, conduct, construct, deduct, eruct, instruct, obstruct, reluct, subduct