inaugurate

The word “inaugurate” has 4 syllables: in-au-gu-rate

It's pronounced as /ɪˈnɔː.ɡjəˌreɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for inaugurate?

In the thesaurus, “inaugurate” has 59 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for inaugurate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for inaugurate

  • accept
  • admit
  • arrange
  • author
  • baptize
  • begin
  • conceive
  • concoct
  • consecrate
  • constitute
  • construct
  • contrive
  • create
  • develop
  • devise
  • endow
  • enlarge
  • enlist
  • enrol
  • enroll
  • enshrine
  • establish
  • expand
  • fabricate
  • father
  • finance
  • found
  • fund
  • induct
  • initiate
  • innovate
  • install
  • instate
  • institute
  • introduce
  • invent
  • invest
  • launch
  • make up
  • manufacture
  • organize
  • originate
  • pioneer
  • plant
  • produce
  • put up
  • receive
  • refound
  • reinitiate
  • reinstitute
  • relaunch
  • seat
  • set up
  • start
  • subsidize
  • swear in
  • systematize
  • systemize
  • take in

Antonyms for inaugurate

  • abolish
  • annihilate
  • annul
  • can
  • discharge
  • end
  • finish
  • fire
  • halt
  • muster out
  • nullify
  • phase out
  • stop
  • terminate
  • wind up
  • wrap up

Meanings of inaugurate

  • verb
    1. To induct into office with a formal ceremony.
    2. To dedicate ceremoniously; to initiate something in a formal manner.
  • adjective
    1. Invested with office; inaugurated.

Example Sentences

  • The city will inaugurate its new mayor next week.
  • They plan to inaugurate the new hospital wing with a special ceremony.
  • The company will inaugurate its first international office this fall.
  • A ribbon-cutting event was held to inaugurate the renovated library.
  • The president will inaugurate several new infrastructure projects this year.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to inaugurate, such as: abolish, accept, admit, annihilate, annul, arrange, author.

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  • Christian name
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qualify

jerry-build

raise

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  • accumulate
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  • inaugurate
  • incite
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