Synonyms for

Inauguration

Verb / ɪˌnɔ:gjɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for inauguration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The formal beginning or introduction of something, especially a leader or political official.

Synonyms & similar words

inaugural startup installation induction investiture initiation launch commencement opening beginning start embarkation establishment origination creation institution introduction presentation consecration dedication enactment formation

Synonyms by register

Formal

commencement initiation inception installation

Informal

start beginning kickoff

Literary

dawn unveiling ushering in

Antonyms

closing conclusion termination cessation end disbandment

Common collocations

  • presidential inauguration
  • official inauguration
  • inauguration ceremony
  • inauguration day
  • inauguration speech
  • inauguration of a new era
  • inauguration of services

Word family

noun inauguration
verb inaugurate
adjective inaugural

Usage note

Primarily used for formal ceremonies, especially political ones. Can also refer to the beginning of something significant.

Example sentences

  1. The inauguration of the new building was a grand celebration.
  2. The inauguration of the new president was watched by millions of people.
  3. The inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of a new era.
  4. The inauguration of the new program was a success.
  5. The inauguration of the new store brought in a lot of customers.

Quotes

  • Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. - Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, January 20, 2009
  • Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961
  • We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. - Ronald Reagan, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981

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