induct

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈdʌkt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To formally admit someone to an organization or position.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.

Examples

  • The academy will induct ten new members next month.

  • The committee will induct new members next Tuesday.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).

  2. To bring in as a member; to make a part of.

  3. To draft into military service.

More examples

In context

  • They plan to induct him into the Hall of Fame this year.

  • It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.

  • She was inducted into the ways of the legal profession.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The ceremony will blank the new members into the honor society.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).