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inaugurate verb

  /ɪˈnɑ.ɡjəˌɹeɪt/ , /ɪˈnɑ.ɡəˌɹeɪt/ , /ɪˈnɔ.ɡjəˌɹeɪt/ , /ɪˈnɔ.ɡəˌɹeɪt/ , /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊ.ɹeɪt/
  • To initiate or usher in (something, as a (significant) course of action, development, organization, or period of time) with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; also (loosely) , to begin or commence (something); to start.
 inaugurer

inauguration noun

  /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/
  • The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
 inauguration, investiture
  • The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.
 inauguration

inaugural noun

  /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ , /ɪˈnɔːɡɹəl/
  • A formal speech given at the beginning of an office.
 discours d'investiture, discours inaugural
  • An inauguration; a formal beginning.
 inauguration, investiture

inaugural adjective

  /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ , /ɪˈnɔːɡɹəl/
  • Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.
  • Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.
 inaugural
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