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Synonyms
in·au·gu·rate (ĭn-ốgyə-rāt́)

[Latin inaugurāre, inaugurāt-, to consecrate by augury, in-, intensive pref.; see in–2, + augurāre, to augur (from augur, soothsayer; see aug-).]

transitive verb: -rat·ed, -rat·ing, -rates. 

  1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony.
  2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally: inaugurate a new immigration policy. See synonyms at begin
  3. To open or begin use of formally with a ceremony; dedicate: inaugurate a community center.

derivatives

in·aúgu·rátor
noun