Inaugurate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːɡjəˌreɪt/

Definitions of inaugurate

verb to formally begin or introduce something, especially a new period or activity

Example Sentences

A1 The mayor will inaugurate the new playground next week.

A2 The president inaugurated a new hospital in the city.

B1 The company plans to inaugurate a new office in the downtown area.

B2 The governor inaugurated the new high-speed train system in the state.

C1 The CEO inaugurated the company's new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

C2 The queen will inaugurate the new parliament building next month.

Examples of inaugurate in a Sentence

formal The president will inaugurate the new hospital wing next week.

informal They're going to inaugurate the new office building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

slang Let's inaugurate the new gaming console by having a marathon gaming session.

figurative The artist will inaugurate her latest collection at the gallery opening.

Grammatical Forms of inaugurate

• past tense: inaugurated
• plural: inaugurates
• comparative: more inaugurated
• superlative: most inaugurated
• present tense: inaugurates
• future tense: will inaugurate
• perfect tense: has inaugurated
• continuous tense: is inaugurating
• singular: inaugurates
• positive degree: inaugurate
• infinitive: inaugurate
• gerund: inaugurating
• participle: inaugurated

Origin and Evolution of inaugurate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inaugurate' originated from the Latin word 'inaugurare', which means to consecrate or install under good omens.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inaugurate' has evolved to mean to formally begin or introduce something, especially a new period or project, often with a ceremony or event.