induction ceremony

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A formal event at which someone is officially welcomed into a group, organization, or honor.

   Grammar: Can take an or the: attend an induction ceremony.

   Patterns

   • an induction ceremony for someone
   • an induction ceremony into something

   The new members attended an induction ceremony at the school.

   Her induction ceremony into the hall of fame was televised.

   The club's induction ceremony ended with a toast.

2. 2nouncountableformal

   A formal event at which a person takes up a position, such as an office or priesthood.

   Grammar: Can be used for office holders: the induction ceremony for the new pastor.

   Patterns

   • an induction ceremony for someone

   The induction ceremony for the new principal was held in the hall.

   Parents were invited to the induction ceremony.

   He wore robes at the induction ceremony.

Word forms

Common combinations

attend an induction ceremony

Families attended the induction ceremony.

hall of fame induction ceremony

The hall of fame induction ceremony drew thousands.

hold an induction ceremony

The society holds an induction ceremony each spring.

honor society induction ceremony

The honor society induction ceremony was moving.

Synonyms and how they differ

initiation

Initiation often involves a test or ritual, while induction ceremony is formal and welcoming.

installation

Installation is used for placing someone in an office, and is narrower.

swearing-in

Swearing-in involves taking an oath, especially for public office.

welcome event

Welcome event is casual and does not suggest formal honor.

Word family

induct verb

to admit formally

induction noun

formal admission or introduction

inductee noun

a person who is inducted

ceremony noun

a formal event

Commonly confused: induction ceremony or induction?

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