inaugurate — to formally begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to formally begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop owner decided to inaugurate 'Pajama Friday' where customers in sleepwear get 50% off.
- The university will inaugurate its new chancellor next month.
- My grandmother wanted to inaugurate family game night with a 5-hour Monopoly marathon.
inaugurate
VERB[/ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt/]
to formally begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period)
The ceremony inaugurated the nation's new president.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurated the music festival. (🎀 Ribbon Cutting + 🚪 Official Opening → Inaugurate)
The nation inaugurated its new president, celebrated the historic day, and later commemorated the event.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inaugurate,' derived from 'inauguratus,' the past participle of 'inaugurare,' meaning to consecrate or install in office. The root comes from 'in-' (into) combined with 'augurare' (to practice augury, or interpret omens), as Roman officials were formally installed through ritual ceremonies.
Breakdown
in- (into) + augur (soothsayer/omen interpreter) + -ate (verb suffix) = inaugurate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The coffee shop owner decided to inaugurate 'Pajama Friday' where customers in sleepwear get 50% off.”
“The university will inaugurate its new chancellor next month.”
“My grandmother wanted to inaugurate family game night with a 5-hour Monopoly marathon.”
“The government plans to inaugurate a new healthcare system.”
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