| Term | inaugurate (v.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | to bring into public office; to start formally |
| Meaning | -> The U.S. president is elected in November but is not inaugurated until the following January. -> An effort to bring electric service to farms and small towns was inaugurated with the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Usage tips: When it means “bring into public office,”inaugurate is usually in the passive voice. Parts of speech: inauguration n,inaugural adj |
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