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Definition of induct

introduce or initiate; "The young geisha was inducted into the ways of her profession"
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"
admit as a member; "We were inducted into the honor society"
accept young people into society, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

Similar Words: induce, invest, seat, initiate

Derivational Morphology: trigger, induction, initiation, inductance, seat, draftee, conscript, inductee, installation, novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate, learned person, pundit, savant, enlightened

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