All inaugurate synonyms
in·au·gu·rate
I i verb inaugurate
- begin — To begin to do something means to start doing it.
- 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.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- commence — When something commences or you commence it, it begins.
- induct — to install in an office, benefice, position, etc., especially with formal ceremonies: The committee inducted her as president.
- commission — If you commission something or commission someone to do something, you formally arrange for someone to do a piece of work for you.
- institute — to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government.
- invest — to put (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.
- originate — to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
- ordain — to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- jump — to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- break in — If someone, usually a thief, breaks in, they get into a building by force.
- break the ice — to relieve shyness or reserve, esp between strangers
- make up — the style or manner in which something is made; form; build.
- instate — to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
- kick off — the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot or feet.
- set in motion — prompt, cause to begin