Synonyms for

Institute

Verb / ˈɪnstʌˌtu:t / Another word for institute — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An organization that is dedicated to a specific purpose, such as education, research, or charity.

Synonyms & similar words

establish found plant bring constitute organization institution foundation center school academy college university society association guild union club company corporation establishment initiative project program

Synonyms by register

Formal

establish found organize set up institute

Informal

start begin launch set up

Literary

originate commence

Antonyms

abolish cancel discontinue dissolve terminate undo annul

Common collocations

  • institute proceedings
  • institute a program
  • institute reforms
  • institute a study
  • institute legal action
  • institute a ban
  • institute a policy

Word family

noun institution
verb institute
adjective institutional

Usage note

As a verb, 'institute' often implies the formal establishment of something, such as a rule, practice, or organization. It is less common to use it for simply starting a casual activity.

Example sentences

  1. The institute conducts research on climate change.
  2. My brother attends a culinary institute to become a chef.
  3. The institute offers courses in business management.
  4. We donated money to a cancer research institute.
  5. The institute provides resources for homeless individuals.

Quotes

  • The Institute for Advanced Study is a community of scholars dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.
  • The Institute of Medicine strives to improve the health of people around the world.
  • The National Institutes of Health fund biomedical research to improve public health.

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