Induct

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌkt/

Definitions of induct

verb to formally admit someone into a position or organization, typically with a ceremony

Example Sentences

A1 The new employee was inducted into the company with a welcoming ceremony.

A2 Before starting their new job, the trainees were inducted into the company's policies and procedures.

B1 The university inducted the professor into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the field of science.

B2 After years of hard work and dedication, she was finally inducted into the prestigious society of scholars.

C1 The athlete was inducted into the sports hall of fame for his exceptional career achievements.

C2 As a recognition of his lifelong dedication to the arts, he was inducted into the Academy of Fine Arts.

Examples of induct in a Sentence

formal The new employees will be formally inducted into the company during the orientation process.

informal They're going to induct the newbies into the team next week.

slang I heard they're gonna swear in the new recruits tomorrow.

figurative The mentor will induct the apprentice into the ways of the trade.

Grammatical Forms of induct

• past tense: inducted
• plural: inducts
• comparative: more induct
• superlative: most induct
• present tense: induct
• future tense: will induct
• perfect tense: have inducted
• continuous tense: is inducting
• singular: induct
• positive degree: induct
• infinitive: induct
• gerund: inducting
• participle: inducted

Origin and Evolution of induct

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'induct' originated from the Latin word 'inducere', which means 'to lead in'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of leading someone into a position or organization, the word 'induct' has evolved to also mean introducing someone into a new role or situation, especially through a formal ceremony or process.