inaugurate

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Synonyms: inaugural, inaccurate, inaugurated, augurate, exaugurate, inaurate, inaugurator, inaugurates, reinaugurate, inaugurals

Antonyms: inaugural, inaccurate, inaugurated, augurate, exaugurate, inaurate, inaugurator, inaugurates, reinaugurate, inaugurals

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Verb

1. To induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.
2. To dedicate (a building, monument, etc.) for public use by a formal ceremony.
3. To initiate or usher in (something, as a (significant) course of action, development, organization, or period of time) with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; also , to begin or commence (something); to start.
4. To cause (something) to be auspicious or good-omened; also, to declare or make (something) holy; to consecrate, to sanctify.
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Adjective

1. Inducted into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; inaugurated.

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