institute
1. [ verb ] set up or lay the groundwork for
Synonyms: establish found plant constitute
Examples:

"establish a new department"

Related terms: initiate appoint fix constitution initiation founder
2. [ verb ] avance or set forth in court
Synonyms: bring
Examples:

"bring charges", "institute proceedings"

Related terms: make introduce
3. [ noun ] an association organized to promote art or science or education
Related terms: association
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