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Inaugurate
To induct someone into an office or position through a formal ceremony; to begin something officially or ceremonially.
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Bill Clinton was inaugurated in a solemn ceremony attended by many VIPs, to signify that he is officially the new President of the United States.
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Sounds Like
ih-NAW-guh-rayt
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Looks Like
Contains the sequence 'augur' inside the word (visually noticeable in the letters).
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Remember This
Inaugurate refers to a formal installation or opening—often of a person into office or the start of a project or era. Noun form: inauguration; adjective form: inaugural.
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Other Forms
inaugurationnoun
inauguraladjective
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Connect With
install, induct, begin, commence, launch, usher in
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Note
Use inaugurate to describe the act of beginning or installing someone into a position. Use inauguration for the ceremony or event, and inaugural to describe something related to the first in a series or to the opening of something. Distinguish from similar terms like 'install' or 'induct' by emphasizing formality and ceremony.
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Examples
- The president will inaugurate the new policy next month.
- The city planned to inaugurate the cultural center with a grand opening ceremony.
Synonyms
initiatelaunchbeginstartcommence
Antonyms
dethroneoustterminate
Etymology
From Latin inaugurare, formed from in- 'into' + augurare 'to augur, foretell'; originally referred to rites performed by augurs to mark entry into office, now meaning to begin or commence officially.
Mnemonic
IN-AUGUR-ATE: Imagine inviting an augur (oracle) into the hall to foretell a new era as you start a formal ceremony.
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