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induct

in·duct
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-duhkt]
    • /ɪnˈdʌkt/
    • /ɪnˈdʌkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-duhkt]
    • /ɪnˈdʌkt/

Definitions of induct word

  • verb with object induct to install in an office, benefice, position, etc., especially with formal ceremonies: The committee inducted her as president. 1
  • verb with object induct 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. 1
  • verb with object induct to take (a draftee) into military service; draft. 1
  • verb with object induct to bring in as a member: to induct a person into a new profession. 1
  • noun induct Admit (someone) formally to a position or organization. 1
  • abbreviation INDUCT initiate 1

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Origin of induct

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin inductus past participle of indūcere, equivalent to induc- (see induce) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Induct

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

induct popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

induct usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for induct

verb induct

  • inaugurate — to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.
  • recruit — a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
  • initiate — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
  • draft — a drawing, sketch, or design.
  • introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.

Antonyms for induct

verb induct

  • blackball — If the members of a club blackball someone, they vote against that person being allowed to join their club.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
  • finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
  • take away — something taken back or away, especially an employee benefit that is eliminated or substantially reduced by the terms of a union contract.

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