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Institute
ˈɪn(t)stɪtjuːt
Institute definitions
noun
institute
institutes
- an organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with science, education, or a specific profession
"the Institute of Architects"
- a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law
"Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England"
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verb
institute
instituted
institutes
instituting
- introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy)
"the state instituted a national lottery"
set in motion put in motion get under way get going get off the ground get in operation start begin initiate launch lay the foundations of lay the first stone of sow the seeds of set up inaugurate found establish put in place organize get working get functioning activate actuate generate cause bring about- begin (legal proceedings) in a court
"she intended to institute divorce proceedings"
- appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric
"his sons were instituted to the priesthood"