begin, commence, start, initiate, inaugurate, usher in mean to take the first step in a course, process, or operation. begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable.

INAUGURATE definition: to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin. See examples of inaugurate used in a sentence.

He wants to inaugurate his museum with elaborate opening ceremonies. The nation prepares to inaugurate its new president.

When a new leader is inaugurated, they are given their new position at an official ceremony. 3 meanings: 1. to commence officially or formally; initiate 2. to place in office formally and …

1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony. 2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally: inaugurate a new immigration policy. See Synonyms at begin. 3. To open or begin use of …

Definition of inaugurate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Nov 4, 2025 · inaugurate (third-person singular simple present inaugurates, present participle inaugurating, simple past and past participle inaugurated) (transitive) To induct (someone) into …

Inaugurate definition: To induct into office by a formal ceremony.

to make a formal beginning of; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power. install: He was inaugurated in January. to introduce or cause to begin: Airmail service …

INAUGURATE meaning: 1 : to introduce (someone, such as a newly elected official) into a job or position with a formal ceremony; 2 : to celebrate the fact that something (such as a new …