Inducted

/ɪnˈdʌktɪd/ verb

Definition

Formally admitted or brought into an organization, institution, or group, often through a special ceremony.

Etymology

From Latin 'inductus,' past participle of 'inducere' meaning 'to lead in.' The prefix 'in-' (into) + 'ducere' (to lead) literally means 'to lead into.'

Kelly Says

Induction ceremonies create a formal threshold—whether it's a Hall of Fame induction or a military swearing-in, the ritual of crossing that threshold changes your social status instantly and publicly.

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