inaugurating

in·au·gu·rate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-aw-gyuh-reyt, -guh-]
- /ɪnˈɔ gyəˌreɪt, -gə-/
- /ɪˈnɔː.ɡjʊ.reɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-aw-gyuh-reyt, -guh-]
- /ɪnˈɔ gyəˌreɪt, -gə-/

Definitions of inaugurating word

verb with object inaugurating to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power. 1
verb with object inaugurating to induct into office with formal ceremonies; install. 1
verb with object inaugurating to introduce into public use by some formal ceremony: Airmail service between Washington, D.C., and New York City was inaugurated in 1918. 1
noun inaugurating Present participle of inaugurate. 1

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Origin of inaugurating

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Latin inaugurātus past participle of inaugurāre to consecrate by augury (a person chosen for priesthood or other office), literally, to take auguries). See in-2, augur1, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Inaugurating

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Inaugurating

inaugurating popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inaugurating usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inaugurating

noun inaugurating

settlings — the act of a person or thing that settles.
establishing — Present participle of establish.

All 2 Synonyms of inaugurating

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