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Inaugurate: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：formally begin (inaugurate)

inaugurate 🔊

/ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt/

vt.

To formally introduce someone into a new job or position of authority, especially with a public ceremony.

Inaugurate definition illustrated by a political figure taking the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony.

formally begin 🔊

➕

/fɔːrməli bɪˈɡɪn/

vt.

To formally and ceremonially induct someone into an official position or role, marking the start of their tenure.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'inaugurare' (to consecrate by augury), from 'in-' (in, on) + 'augurare' (to act as an augur, predict).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: The ceremony to put someone IN AUGUR-ate (like an augur/leader) into a new position officially.

📖 Example

The ceremony to inaugurate the new president was attended by thousands of citizens. 🔊 A formal event to induct the new president into office drew a crowd of thousands.

🔗 Collocations

inaugurate a president – to formally install a new president into office

inaugurate a mayor – to hold the official ceremony for a new mayor's term

be inaugurated into office – to be formally and publicly sworn into a position

🔄 Synonyms

swear in (phr. v.) – to administer an oath of office to someone

install (vt.) – to place someone formally in a new position

induct (vt.) – to formally admit someone into a position or organization

🚫 Antonyms

remove (vt.) – to force someone out of a position

depose (vt.) – to remove someone from power suddenly

🌱 Derivatives

inauguration (n.) – the act or ceremony of inaugurating

inaugural (adj.) – marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'inaugurare', referring to the ancient Roman practice of consecrating or installing an official after taking auspices (interpreting omens). This ritualistic beginning evolved into its modern meaning of a formal commencement or induction into office.

Meaning 2：mark the start (inaugurate)

inaugurate 🔊

/ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt/

vt.

To mark the beginning of something new and important, or to introduce it officially.

Inaugurate meaning shown through a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the start of a new building or event.

mark the start 🔊

➕

/mɑːrk ðə stɑːrt/

vt.

To signify or celebrate the official beginning of an important event, period, or activity.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The new art exhibition will inaugurate a series of cultural events throughout the summer. 🔊 The opening of this art exhibit will officially kick off a summer-long program of cultural activities.

🔗 Collocations

inaugurate an era – to signal the official start of a significant historical period

inaugurate a new policy – to formally introduce and begin implementing a new policy

inaugurate a festival – to hold an opening ceremony for a festival

🔄 Synonyms

launch (vt.) – to begin something such as a plan or product officially

commence (vt.) – to begin something in a formal sense

usher in (phr. v.) – to be the start of something new

🚫 Antonyms

conclude (vt.) – to bring something to an end

terminate (vt.) – to cause something to end