induct

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to formally bring someone into an organization, position, or group, often in a ceremony

   She was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her achievements.

2. 2
   verb

   to introduce someone to a new job, skill, or way of doing things

   The new recruits were inducted into the customs of the regiment.

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

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