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induct

in·duct

UK/ɪnˈdʌkt/ US/ˌɪˈndʌkt/ fairly common

verb

1.

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

  • “there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy”
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2.

accept young people into society, usually with some rite

  • “African men are initiated when they reach puberty”
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3.

admit as a member

  • “We were inducted into the honor society”
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5.

introduce or initiate

  • “The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession”

Origin

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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