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   in·duct

   /inˈdək(t)/

   verb

   • 1. admit (someone) formally to a position or organization: "each worker, if formally inducted into the Mafia, is known as a “soldier.”" Similar admit toallow intointroduce toinitiate intoinstall ininstate inswear intoappoint tobe engaged bybe taken on byOpposite bar from
   • ▪ formally introduce (a member of the clergy) into possession of a benefice: "he was then inducted as vicar of St. Paul's"
   • ▪ enlist (someone) for military service. US
   • ▪ introduce someone to (a difficult or obscure subject): "my master inducted me into the skills of magic" Similar introduce toacquaint withfamiliarize withmake familiar withmake conversant withmake aware ofinform ofgive information aboutground ininstruct inteach ineducate inschool ininformal:fill in onclue up onclue in onput in the picture aboutgen up on
   • 2. install in a seat or room: archaic "Hugh and his friends were inducted into the most honorable seats"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin induct- ‘led into’, from the verb inducere (see induce).

   Derivatives

   • 1. inductee noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDUCTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group, or to beliefs or ideas: be inducted into Li Xiannian was inducted into the Politburo in 1956. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Ceremonies. anti-ritualism. cavalcade. ceremonially. ceremony. guard of honour. hara-kiri. initiation ceremony. initiatory.

   • English (US)

     to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to...

   • Znaczenie Inducted, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     inducted definicja: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Inductive

     INDUCTIVE definition: 1. using a particular set of facts or...

   • Induct

     to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inductedInducted Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Induct is a verb that means to put in formal possession, admit as a member, enroll for military service, or introduce. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for induct.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDUCTED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Inducted is the past tense and past participle of induct, which means to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group, or to beliefs or ideas. Learn more about the usage and synonyms of inducted with Cambridge Dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDUCT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group, or to beliefs or ideas: be inducted into Li Xiannian was inducted into the Politburo in 1956. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Ceremonies. anti-ritualism. cavalcade. ceremonially. ceremony. guard of honour. hara-kiri. initiate. initiatory. installation

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › inductedInducted - definition of inducted by The Free Dictionary

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   Inducted means to install, admit, or initiate someone into a position, office, or group. It can also mean to enlist someone for military service or to introduce someone to new knowledge or experience.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › inductINDUCT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to introduce, especially to something requiring special knowledge or experience; initiate (usually followed by to or into ): They inducted him into the mystic rites of the order. to take (a draftee) into military service; draft. to bring in as a member: to induct a person into a new profession. induct. / ɪnˈdʌkt / verb.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDUCT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Induct means to bring in formally or install in a position, or to initiate in knowledge or experience. It can also mean to enlist in the army or to bring in as a member.