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inducted

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈdəktɪd// UK //ɪndˈʌktɪd// in·duct·ed

v. to officially bring someone into a new job, a group, or a special hall of fame. It often involves a formal ceremony to mark the start of their membership.

v. to formally admit someone into an organization, office, or society. Often implies a ceremonial or ritualistic initiation into a position of prestige or responsibility.


SIMPLE

The famous singer was inducted into the Hall of Fame last night.

CONTEXTUAL

New recruits are inducted into the company culture through a week-long series of workshops and mentorship sessions.

COMPLEX

After decades of groundbreaking research in theoretical physics, the professor was finally inducted into the National Academy of Sciences during the annual spring gala.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and frequently appears in the passive voice followed by the preposition 'into'.

Pitfall

He was inducted in the club.He was inducted into the club.The verb requires the preposition 'into' to indicate the movement or transition into a new status or group.

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