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   In·sti·tute

   /ˈinstəˌto͞ot/

   

   noun

   • 1. a society or organization having a particular object or common factor, especially a scientific, educational, or social one: "a research institute"
   • 2. a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law. archaic

   verb

   • 1. set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry): "the award was instituted in 1900" Similar set in motionput in motionget under wayget goingget off the groundget in operationstartbegininitiatelaunchlay the foundations oflay the first stone ofsow the seeds ofset upinauguratefoundestablishput in placeorganizeget workingget functioningactivateactuategeneratecausebring aboutstart/get/set the ball rollinginformal:kick offformal:commenceOpposite haltcancelend
   • ▪ begin (legal proceedings) in a court: "she intended to institute divorce proceedings" Similar set in motionput in motionget under wayget goingget off the groundget in operationstartbegininitiatelaunchlay the foundations oflay the first stone ofsow the seeds ofset upinauguratefoundestablishput in placeorganizeget workingget functioningactivateactuategeneratecausebring aboutstart/get/set the ball rollinginformal:kick offformal:commenceOpposite haltcancelend
   • 2. appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric: "his sons were instituted to his benefice in 1986" Similar installinstateinductinvestinaugurateintroduceadmit into officeswear ininitiateordainconsecrateanointenthronecrownappointput increateOpposite dismissdefrock

   Word Origin Middle English (in institute (sense 2 of the verb)): from Latin institut- ‘established’, from the verb instituere, from in- ‘in, towards’ + statuere ‘set up’. The noun is from Latin institutum ‘something designed, precept’, neuter past participle of instituere; sense 1 dates from the early 19th century.

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   to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government. to inaugurate; initiate; start: to institute a new course in American literature. to set in operation: to institute a lawsuit. to bring into use or practice: to institute laws. to establish in an office or position.

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   Definition of institute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   institute. noun. /ˈɪnstəˌtut/. an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization a research institute institutes of higher education.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · institute (plural institutes) An organization founded to promote a cause. I work in a medical research institute. An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects. The building housing such an institution. ( obsolete) The act of instituting; institution.

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   institute. verb. These are words and phrases related to institute. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of institute. The government instituted a consumer protection agency. Synonyms. establish. inaugurate. begin. found. originate. set up. bring into being. organize. constitute. Antonyms. abolish. end.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › instituteinstitute definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   institute meaning: a place where people do scientific or teaching work: . Learn more.

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   noun An established body of persons; an institution; a society or association organized for some specific work, especially of a literary or scientific character: as, a philosophic or educational institute; a mechanics' institute; the Institute of Civil Engineers; the National Institute of France, or specifically the institute (see below).