Synonyms of induct

induct

verb

in-ˈdəkt 

as in to inaugurate

to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies

inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inaugurate
• install
• initiate
• seat
• baptize
• enlist
• receive
• instate
• invest
• accept
• enroll
• consecrate
• enshrine
• admit
• swear in
• take in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• can
• terminate
• discharge
• fire
• muster out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of induct

Jefferson’s was founded in 1997 by father and son team Chet and Trey Zoeller, both of whom were inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame a few years ago. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

From touring with Bob Dylan and spending quality time with Dolly Parton to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even Sheryl Crow can’t believe the arc of her career. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

For her part, Lily Renée continued drawing comics for many years after Rio’s retirement and was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2007 before passing away in New York in 2022, at the age of 101. — Gaby Iori october 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

The Horned Frogs also note that he was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, and is currently on the coaches ballot for the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026