induct

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
  2. verb accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
  3. verb admit as a member

Etymology

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

invest, seat

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