Words Like INAUGURATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INAUGURATE.

7 Alternative Words Similar to inaugurate

1 Introduce Verb      Synonym Words Like Introduce
2 Begin Verb      Synonym Words Like Begin
3 Commence Verb      Synonym Words Like Commence
4 Open Verb      Synonym Words Like Open
5 Start Verb      Synonym Words Like Start
6 Initiate Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Initiate
7 Dedicate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Dedicate

2 examples of inaugurate

1 to inaugurate a president; to inaugurate a king.
2 to inaugurate a new era of things, new methods, etc.

10 definitions of inaugurate

1 Invested with office; inaugurated.
2 To introduce or induct into an office with suitable ceremonies or solemnities; to invest with power or authority in a formal manner; to install
3 To cause to begin, esp. with formality or solemn ceremony; hence, to set in motion, action, or progress; to initiate; -- used especially of something of dignity or worth or public concern
4 To celebrate the completion of, or the first public use of; to dedicate, as a statue.
5 To begin with good omens.
6 be a precursor of
7 open ceremoniously or dedicate formally
8 commence officially
9 To induct into office by a formal ceremony.
10 To cause to begin, especially officially or formally: inaugurate a new immigration policy. See Synonyms at begin.
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