Synonyms for

Inaugurate

Verb / ɪˈnɔ:gjɜ:ɪt / / ɪˈnɔ:gjɜ:eɪt / Another word for inaugurate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To formally start or begin something, especially by a ceremony or event.

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Example sentences

  1. The mayor will inaugurate the new park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  2. The school principal will inaugurate the new classroom by giving a speech.
  3. The company will inaugurate its new headquarters with a grand opening party.
  4. The governor will inaugurate the new highway by driving the first car on it.
  5. The president will inaugurate a new era of peace and prosperity for the country.

Quotes

  • The American dream is not a sprint or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor. My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here the people rule.
  • The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
  • We were told we wouldn't get very far because we were so far behind. Some even told us that our plans for inaugurations were premature, that we should wait for the political atmosphere to change. But we were determined to get the job done.

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