induct
verb
Simple meaning
To introduce into.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈdʌkt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
“There was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy.”
To bring in as a member; to make a part of.
Admit as a member
“We were inducted into the honor society.”
To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
Used this way, induct is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Formal and ceremonial
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Placeverb
“There was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy.”
Admitverb
“We were inducted into the honor society.”
More ways to use induct
- “We were inducted into the honor society.”verb
- “There was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy.”verb
- “The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession.”verb
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Word Family
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Word family
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An electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit.
An electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current.
Arising from inductance.
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