Synonyms of inducting

inducting

verb

present participle of induct

as in inaugurating

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

• inaugurating
• installing
• initiating
• baptizing
• seating
• instating
• enlisting
• receiving
• accepting
• enrolling
• investing
• admitting
• consecrating
• enshrining
• taking in
• swearing in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• firing
• discharging
• terminating
• canning
• mustering out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inducting

Finally, the Penguins are inducting Jack McGregor into the Hall of Fame posthumously. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Bucs recognized Gruden’s coaching success, including a win over the Raiders in Super Bowl 37, by inducting him into their Ring of Honor in 2017. — Abby Disalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

The two companies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect, inducting Hazama Ando into Helical’s Official Partner program. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Alongside this annual list, and for the fifth year, Forbes is inducting nine marketing leaders into its Forbes CMO Hall of Fame, recognizing those who would have this year appeared on the World’s Most Influential CMOs list five times. — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Their friendship would span decades, with Smith also formally inducting Davis into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 June 2026

Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026

On March 29, Drake spoke about the album while inducting Nelly Furtado into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2026 Juno Awards. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026

My dream scenario is Emmylou and Keith doing a song and Emmylou inducting him. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026