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Institutes

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

Definition

Institutes are organizations or establishments that are devoted to a particular subject or activity.

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Common collocations

  • institutes proceedings
  • institutes a policy
  • institutes reform
  • institutes a study
  • institutes a program
  • institutes a ban
  • institutes a search

Word family

adjective institutional

Usage note

As a verb, 'institutes' often implies the formal establishment or beginning of something, such as a policy or legal action. It is less commonly used for informal beginnings.

Example sentences

  1. The institute for marine biology studies marine life.
  2. The institute of medicine conducts research on health and disease.
  3. The National Institutes of Health fund medical research.
  4. The institute for language and culture teaches foreign languages.
  5. The institute of art showcases different artists.

Quotes

  • I believe that the National Institutes of Health are a great investment for our future. - Dianne Feinstein
  • Education is not just about going to school and getting a degree. It's about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life. - Shakuntala Devi
  • Science is the key to our future, and if you don't believe in science, then you're holding everybody back. - Bill Nye

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