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Meaning of the word inaugurate in English

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inaugurate

US /ɪˈnɑː.ɡjə.reɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɑː.ɡjə.reɪt/
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Verb

1.

begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)

Example:
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The new policy will be inaugurated next month.
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The company plans to inaugurate a new era of innovation.
Synonym:
commenceinitiatelaunchpioneerusher in
2.

admit (someone) formally to public office with a ceremony

Example:
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The new president will be inaugurated next month.
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She was inaugurated as the first female mayor of the city.
Synonym:
installinductswear ininvest
3.

open (a building or monument) with a formal ceremony

Example:
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The new library was inaugurated by the mayor.
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They will inaugurate the monument with a grand ceremony.
Synonym:
opendedicateunveil
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inauguralinauguration