Inaugurate
To induct someone into an office or position through a formal ceremony; to begin something officially or ceremonially.
verbInaugurate
To induct someone into an office or position through a formal ceremony; to begin something officially or ceremonially.
verbImagine This
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.
Sounds Like
ih-NAW-guh-rayt
Looks Like
Contains the sequence 'augur' inside the word (visually noticeable in the letters).
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.
Other Forms
Connect With
install, induct, begin, commence, launch, usher in
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.