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How to pronounce induct in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms invest, seat
Type of install, instal
Derivation inductee, induction


there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy.
Type Words
Synonyms initiate
Type of admit, let in, include
Derivation induction, inductee
Type Words
Synonyms induce
Type of produce, give rise, bring about
Derivation induction
Type Words
Type of invite, take in, receive


We were inducted into the honor society.
Type Words
Type of teach, instruct, learn
Derivation induction


The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession.

Examples of induct

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The folks in Toronto weren't seeking to induct the sport's ultimate shot blocker.
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Instead, Kelly Rowland will induct the disco queen and Jennifer Hudson will perform.
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Prior to the performance, the Ritz will induct the first members of its Hall of Fame.
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On Friday, the Surfers Hall of Fame will induct four new members into its elite fold.
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He would like to be included in baseball's Hall of Fame, but it doesn't induct scouts.
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For whatever reason, this selection committee does not induct safeties.
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Later, the Mexican-American Hall of Fame began to induct non-Latinos.
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A ritual called a naerim-gut cures this illness, which also serves to induct the new shaman.
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In this way the apprenticeship system serves to induct young people into racing employment.
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More examples
  • Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"
  • Initiate: accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
  • Admit as a member; "We were inducted into the honor society"
  • Induce: produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
  • Introduce or initiate; "The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession"
  • To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera; to introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults); to draft into military service; to bring in as a member
  • If someone is inducted into a particular job, rank, or position, they are given the job, rank, or position in a formal ceremony. (FORMAL)