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induct

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of induct

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

  • inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Synonyms of induct

baptize, inaugurate, initiate, install, instate, invest, seat
Words Related to induct

swear in

consecrate, enshrine

accept, admit, receive, take in

enlist, enroll (also enrol)
Near Antonyms of induct

can, discharge, fire, terminate

muster out

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