induct

verb

in·​duct in-ˈdəkt 

inducted; inducting; inducts

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

: to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)

c

: introduce, initiate

3

: lead, conduct

Synonyms

• baptize
• inaugurate
• initiate
• install
• instate
• invest
• seat

Examples of induct in a Sentence

The club will induct six new members this year.

inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite never winning a world title and finishing his career with a 36-17 record with two no contests, Cerrone was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

In 2003, Farnham was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024

In 2015, Martinez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Familiar faces The annual metal spot is open again with Ozzy Osbourne being inducted, which is good news for two-time nominee Iron Maiden. —Troy Smith, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

induct

verb

in·​duct in-ˈdəkt 

1

: to place in office : install

2

: to draft into military service

inductee

(ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē

noun