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induct

verb
in·​duct | \ in-ˈdÉ™kt How to pronounce induct (audio) \
inducted; inducting; inducts

Definition of induct

transitive verb

1 : to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install was inducted as president of the college
2a : to admit as a member inducted into a scholastic society
c : to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)
3 : lead, conduct

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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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Gil Brandt, the former vice president of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys who was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, took notice. Jill Martin, CNN, "USWNT star Carli Lloyd drills a 55-yard field goal at a Philadelphia Eagles practice," 21 Aug. 2019 Staples, who was inducted with The Staple Singers, was an influential figure in the growth in popularity of R&B music during the 1970s. cleveland.com, "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s new ‘Rock Hall Honors’ series is already a huge letdown," 16 Aug. 2019 Johnson spent considerable time with the Seattle Mariners as a teammate of Edgar Martinez, who was inducted over the weekend. Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Ex-Giants pitcher Randy Johnson gets trolled in Edgar Martinez HOF speech," 23 July 2019 During her tenure, the Opry has witnessed over 125 Opry debuts and welcomed eight new members, including our newest member, Luke Combs, who was inducted last week. Annie Reuter, Billboard, "Sally Williams Named President of Nashville Music and Business Strategy at Live Nation," 22 July 2019 The trainer, who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2011, did not respond to a request for comment. Dennis Romero, NBC News, "Trainer banned at Santa Anita Park after 30th horse dies," 23 June 2019 The only fan-vote winner who didn’t get inducted was Mr. Rundgren. Neil Shah, WSJ, "Janet Jackson, Radiohead, Def Leppard to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame," 13 Dec. 2018 Mendoza, who will be inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame next year, will continue as a lead analyst during ESPN’s coverage of the Women’s College World Series. Joe Reedy, The Seattle Times, "ESPN signs Jessica Mendoza to multiyear extension," 11 Dec. 2018 Rashid was inducted into the Nu Rho Psi (neuroscience) honor society. Sam Boyer, cleveland.com, "College Corner Medina County," 9 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of induct

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for induct

Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin

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induct

verb

English Language Learners Definition of induct

: to have (someone) officially begin a new job, position, or government office
: to officially make (someone) a member of a group or organization
US : to enroll (someone) for military training or service

induct

verb
in·​duct | \ in-ˈdÉ™kt How to pronounce induct (audio) \
inducted; inducting

Kids Definition of induct

1 : to take in as a member of a military service
2 : to place in office
3 : to officially introduce (someone) as a member

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