inducts

Verb

induct (third-person singular simple present inducts, present participle inducting, simple past and past participle inducted)

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. To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.
   • It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.

   Synonyms:

   seat

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.

   Synonyms:

   initiate

4. To draft into military service.
   • At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily.
5. (obsolete) To introduce; to bring in.
   • The ceremonies in the gathering were first inducted by the Venetians.