Inaugurating: meaning, definitions and examples

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inaugurating

 

[ ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal ceremony

Inaugurating refers to the act of formally beginning or introducing something, often through a ceremony. It is commonly used in the context of official events, such as the inauguration of a president or the launching of a new institution or program.

Synonyms

commencing, initiating, launching

Examples of usage

  • The mayor is inaugurating the new community center.
  • They will be inaugurating the museum with a special ceremony next week.
  • The president was inaugurated during a grand celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "inaugurating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inaugurando

🇮🇳 उद्घाटन करना

🇩🇪 einweihen

🇮🇩 mengadakan peresmian

🇺🇦 урочисто відкриваючи

🇵🇱 inaugurując

🇯🇵 開会する

🇫🇷 inaugurant

🇪🇸 inaugurando

🇹🇷 açılış yapmak

🇰🇷 개막하는

🇸🇦 افتتاح

🇨🇿 inaugurující

🇸🇰 inaugurujúci

🇨🇳 开幕

🇸🇮 inaugurirati

🇮🇸 innsetja

🇰🇿 салтанатты ашу

🇬🇪 გამოქვეყნება

🇦🇿 tədbir açılışı

🇲🇽 inaugurando

Word origin

The term 'inaugurate' is derived from the Latin word 'inaugurare', which means 'to consecrate, to dedicate, or to begin'. This term consists of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in, on' and 'augur', which historically refers to an official who interpreted omens and signs from the gods in order to make decisions. The word evolved through Old French before entering English in the early 16th century, initially referring to the act of installing a person in office with religious and formal rites. Over time, its use expanded to include the beginning of any significant event or institution, thus taking on a broader meaning associated with formal openings and ceremonies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,332, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.