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Definition inaugurate in American English

inaugurate verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈnɔɡjəˌreɪt/
1

to start or introduce something new and important

Example

He hopes to inaugurate a new, more democratic era in the country's politics.

Synonyms and related words
bring about start off create
2

to open a new building, or to start a new organization, with an official ceremony

Example

The newest U.S. embassy was inaugurated today in Caracas, Venezuela.

Synonyms and related words
address chair commemorate bootstrap go into set up
2.1

to celebrate the fact that someone is starting an important new job with an official ceremony

Example

On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of the new South Africa.

Synonyms and related words
celebrate celebration parade accept admission admit
Definition inaugurate in American English