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Synonyms for induct

Most common

introduce initiate enlist

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Invest

invest, seat formal

3. Enlist

enlist, register, enroll US, enrol UK

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To bring in as a member; to make a part of.

    Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the first female inductee […]

  2. v. 2

    To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.

    It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.

  3. v. 3

    To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).

    She was inducted into the ways of the legal profession.

Related words

Word family
inductee induction indict

Forms

Past participle
inducted
e.g. inducted → invested, seated, introduced, initiated…

Example sentences

  • introduce Could you introduce me to Mr Ono of Randolph, Ltd?
  • initiate The prime minister can initiate a vote of confidence.
  • enlist Tom's father opposed his decision to enlist in the army.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
inductfalling
introducesteady
initiatesteady
enliststeady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
seat1
5 letters
enrol
6 letters
invest2, induce2, enroll2, enlist2
7 letters
install2
8 letters
register3, initiate4
9 letters
institute3, introduce3
10 letters
inaugurate4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (invest2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
initier
Español
iniciar
Català
iniciar