institute

word

/ˈɪnstəˌtut/
IN-stuh-toot
/ˈɪnstɪtjˌuːt/
IN-sti-tyoot

Definition

As a noun, 'institute' is an organization created for a specific purpose, usually related to education, research, or a particular profession. As a verb, it means to establish or start something official, such as a rule, system, or process.

Usage & Nuances

As a noun, common collocations include 'research institute', 'language institute', or 'medical institute'. As a verb, 'to institute a policy' or 'to institute changes' are frequent. The noun is formal and used in academic/professional contexts; the verb is formal and often used in legal or business English.

Example Sentences

He works at a medical institute.

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The city will institute new traffic rules next month.

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Our school has a technology institute.

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The government plans to institute several economic reforms this year.

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After the scandal, the company decided to institute new security measures.

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She was awarded a prize by a famous science institute.

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