institute | ||
1. | [ verb ] set up or lay the groundwork for | |
Synonyms: | establish found plant constitute | |
Examples: | "establish a new department" |
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Related terms: | initiate appoint fix constitution initiation founder | |
2. | [ verb ] avance or set forth in court | |
Synonyms: | bring | |
Examples: | "bring charges", "institute proceedings" |
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Related terms: | make introduce | |
3. | [ noun ] an association organized to promote art or science or education | |
Related terms: | association | |
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