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   inaugurate

   /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period): "he inaugurated a new policy of trade and exploration" Similar initiatebeginstartinstitutelaunchstart offset in motionget goingget under wayget off the groundestablishoriginateput in placelay the foundations oflay the first stone oflay the cornerstone ofbring up the curtain onbring inusher ininformal:kick offformal:commenceOpposite endwind up
   • ▪ admit (someone) formally to office: "Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as president in 1861" Similar admit to officeinstallinstateinductswear ininvestordaincrownenthrone
   • ▪ mark the beginning or first public use of (an organization or project) with a special event or ceremony: "the museum was inaugurated on September 12" Similar openopen officiallydeclare opendedicateconsecrateunveiltake the wraps offrare:hanselOpposite close

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin inaugurat- ‘interpreted as omens (from the flight of birds)’, based on augurare ‘to augur’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. inauguratory adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of inaugurate in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INAUGURATE definition: 1. to put someone into an official position with a ceremony: 2. to put something into use or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INAUGURATE is to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies. How to use inaugurate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Inaugurate.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINAUGURATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INAUGURATE meaning: 1. to put someone into an official position with a ceremony: 2. to put something into use or…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINAUGURATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (ɪnɔːgjʊreɪt ) Word forms: inaugurates , inaugurating , inaugurated. 1. verb [usually passive] When a new leader is inaugurated, they are formally given their new position at an official ceremony. The new President will be inaugurated on January 20. [be VERB -ed] Synonyms: invest, install, induct, instate More Synonyms of inaugurate.

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   Inaugurate definition: to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin. See examples of INAUGURATE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › inaugurateInaugurate - definition of inaugurate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony. 2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally: inaugurate a new immigration policy. See Synonyms at begin. 3. To open or begin use of formally with a ceremony; dedicate: inaugurate a community center.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of inaugurate – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   INAUGURATE definition: 1. to have a ceremony to celebrate an important person starting a new job, a new building opening…. Learn more.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › inaugurateInaugurate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   INAUGURATE meaning: 1 : to introduce (someone, such as a newly elected official) into a job or position with a formal ceremony; 2 : to celebrate the fact that something (such as a new hospital or school) is officially ready to be used.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inaugurateInaugurate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    To inaugurate means to start something, to give it a kick off. The opening day pep rally inaugurates the high school football season. Inaugurate comes from the Latin word augur, which means taking signs from birds, or telling the future.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › inaugurateinaugurate - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    inaugurate meaning, definition, what is inaugurate: to hold an official ceremony when someon...: Learn more.