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Instruct vs Induct - What's the difference?

instruct | induct |

As verbs the difference between instruct and induct

is that instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions while induct is to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera.

As a noun instruct

is (label) instruction.

As an adjective instruct

is (label) arranged; furnished; provided.

instruct

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (label) to teach by giving instructions
  • (label) to direct; to order (usage note : "instruct" is less forceful than "order", but weightier than "advise")

    • Synonyms

    * guide

    Related terms

    * instruction * instructor

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (label) instruction

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (label) arranged; furnished; provided
  • * Chapman
  • (label) instructed; taught; enlightened
    • (Milton)

    induct

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera.
  • to introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
  • to draft into military service.
  • to bring in as a member.

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