Inaugurate: meaning, definitions and examples
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inaugurate
[ ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt ]
formal event
To inaugurate means to formally open or begin a new event, organization, building, or system. It is often associated with ceremonies and official functions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The President will inaugurate the new hospital next week.
- They will inaugurate the exhibition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- She was inaugurated as the first female CEO of the company.
introduce into office
To inaugurate also means to induct into office with a formal ceremony. It is commonly used in the context of political leaders taking office.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The newly elected mayor will be inaugurated next month.
- They will inaugurate the new prime minister with a grand ceremony.
- The President will be inaugurated for his second term in office.
Translations
Translations of the word "inaugurate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inaugurar
🇮🇳 उद्घाटन करना
🇩🇪 einweihen
🇮🇩 meresmikan
🇺🇦 відкривати
🇵🇱 zainaugurować
🇯🇵 開会する
🇫🇷 inaugurer
🇪🇸 inaugurar
🇹🇷 açılış yapmak
🇰🇷 개회하다
🇸🇦 افتتح
🇨🇿 zahájit
🇸🇰 inaugurovať
🇨🇳 开幕
🇸🇮 inavgurirati
🇮🇸 vígja
🇰🇿 ашу
🇬🇪 ინაუგურაცია
🇦🇿 açılış
🇲🇽 inaugurar
Word origin
The word 'inaugurate' comes from the Latin word 'inaugurare', which means to consecrate or install under good omens. It was originally used in ancient Rome for the installation of magistrates. Over time, the term evolved to include the formal opening of various events and ceremonies.