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   In·au·gu·rate

   /iˈnôɡ(y)əˌrāt/

   

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   • 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 public 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): "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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inaugurateInaugurate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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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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   Inaugurate most generally means to formally or officially take action to begin something. Close synonyms are the verbs initiate and commence. More specifically, inaugurate means to officially induct someone into a position with a formal ceremony.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   inaugurate. (ɪnɔːgjʊreɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense inaugurates , present participle inaugurating , past tense, past participle inaugurated. 1. verb [usually passive] When a new leader is inaugurated, they are formally given their new position at an official ceremony.

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

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   1. : to introduce (someone, such as a newly elected official) into a job or position with a formal ceremony. He was inaugurated (as President) on the 20th of January. 2. : to celebrate the fact that something (such as a new hospital or school) is officially ready to be used.

9. 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninaugurate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    inaugurate something to officially open a building or start an organization with a special ceremony The new subway system was inaugurated by the mayor. inaugurate something (formal) to introduce a new development or an important change The moon landing inaugurated a new era in space exploration.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINAUGURATE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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