induct

verb

in·​duct in-ˈdəkt How to pronounce induct (audio)
inducted; inducting; inducts
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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
… she became … inducted into most of the secrets of the family …—William Thackeray
3
: lead, conduct
inducted her to the most comfortable seat

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Examples of induct in a Sentence

The club will induct six new members this year. inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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At 35, Kuechly became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 But each item under glass represents a fragment of Kuechly’s starry career, which will reach its peak Saturday when he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 He was inducted in the state of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Fitzgerald will be inducted in Canton, Ohio, alongside quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri and running back Roger Craig in the Class of 2026. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for induct

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

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The first known use of induct was in the 14th century

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induct

verb
in·​duct in-ˈdəkt How to pronounce induct (audio)
1
: to place in office : install
2
: to draft into military service
inductee
(ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē
noun

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