induct in WordNet English dictionary

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