Inaugurate Meaning in English
word
ɪˈnɔɡjɝeɪt/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝɪt
in-AW-gyer-ayt
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪt
in-AW-gyuh-rayt
Definition
To formally begin or open something, especially a building, event, or someone's position (like a president).
Usage & Nuances
Formal verb, often relates to ceremonies or official openings (e.g., 'inaugurate a bridge', 'inaugurate a president'). Typically not used for casual events. Common in news and formal writing.
Spanish: inaugurarPortuguese (BR): inaugurarPortuguese (PT): inaugurarChinese (Simplified): 举行开幕式 - 正式开始Chinese (Traditional): 舉行開幕式 - 正式開始Hindi: उद्घाटित करनाArabic: يدشّن - يفتتح رسمياًBengali: উদ্বোধন করা - আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে শুরু করাRussian: торжественно открыть - ввести в должность (официально)Japanese: 就任する - 落成する - 開会するVietnamese: khai mạc - khánh thành - nhậm chứcKorean: 취임하다 - 개관하다 - 개막하다Turkish: açılışını yapmak - göreve başlatmakUrdu: افتتاح کرنا - عہدہ سنبھالناIndonesian: meresmikan - mengukuhkan
Example Sentences
The mayor will inaugurate the new library tomorrow.
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They will inaugurate the festival with fireworks.
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The president was inaugurated in a big ceremony.
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She felt proud to inaugurate her first art exhibition last night.
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A new era was inaugurated with the launch of this technology.
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Dozens of fans gathered to watch their team inaugurate the new stadium.
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