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- [in-aw-gyuh-reyt, -guh-]
- /ɪnˈɔ gyəˌreɪt, -gə-/
- /ɪˈnɔː.ɡjʊ.reɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-aw-gyuh-reyt, -guh-]
- /ɪnˈɔ gyəˌreɪt, -gə-/
Definitions of inaugurate word
- verb with object inaugurate to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power. 1
- verb with object inaugurate to induct into office with formal ceremonies; install. 1
- verb with object inaugurate to introduce into public use by some formal ceremony: Airmail service between Washington, D.C., and New York City was inaugurated in 1918. 1
- transitive verb inaugurate put into office 1
- intransitive verb inaugurate put into official role 1
- transitive verb inaugurate introduce, bring in 1
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Origin of inaugurate
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin inaugurātus past participle of inaugurāre to consecrate by augury (a person chosen for priesthood or other office), literally, to take auguries). See in-2, augur1, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Inaugurate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inaugurate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inaugurate
verb inaugurate
- launch — to set (a boat or ship) in the water.
- set up — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
- dedicate — If you say that someone has dedicated themselves to something, you approve of the fact that they have decided to give a lot of time and effort to it because they think that it is important.
- introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
- initiate — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
Antonyms for inaugurate
verb inaugurate
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
- retract — to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.
- adjourn — If a meeting or trial is adjourned or if it adjourns, it is stopped for a short time.
- finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
- stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
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