Institute | Definition of Institute by Merriam-Webster
in·sti·tute
\'in(t)-st?-?tüt, -?tyüt\
: to begin or create (something, such as a new law, rule, or system)
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of institute
institutedinstituting
to establish in a position or office2 a
to originate and get established :
to set going :
&instituting an investigation&instituter
institutor \-?tü-t?r, -?tyü-\
Examples of institute in a sentence
By instituting these programs, we hope to improve our children's education.They have instituted new policies to increase public safety.
Origin and Etymology of institute
Middle English, from Latin institutus, past participle of instituere, from in- + statuere to set up
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First Known Use: 14th century
institute Synonyms
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in·sti·tute
: an organization created for a particular purpose (such as research or education)
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of institute
something that is : as a (1)
an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
a collection of such pri especially
a legal compendium b
an organization for the promotion of a cause :
&a research institute& &an institute for the blind& c
an educational
and especially one devoted to technical fields d
a usually brief intensive course of
on selected topics relating to a particular field &an urban studies institute&
Examples of institute in a sentence
They founded an institute for research into the causes of mental illness.the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
First Known Use of institute
institute Synonyms
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INSTITUTE Defined for Kids
in·sti·tute
\'in-st?-?tüt, -?tyüt\
institutedinstituting
to begin or establish &The library instituted new rules.& 2
to give a start to &Police instituted an investigation.&
in·sti·tute
an organization for the promotion of a cause &an institute for scientific research& 2
a place for study usually in a special field &an art institute&
Law Dictionary
transitive verb
in·sti·tute
institutedinstituting
to establish in a particula specifically
in the civil law of Louisiana
to appoint as heir
— see also
to get started
&institute a lawsuit&
in·sti·tute
an elementary principle recognized as authoritative 2
a coll especially
a legal compendium
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