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Inaugurate Definition & Meaning

inaugurate
verb
  1. commence officially
  2. open ceremoniously or dedicate formally
  3. be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"

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Frequently asked questions

What does inaugurate mean?
commence officially open ceremoniously or dedicate formally be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"
What part of speech is inaugurate?
Inaugurate is a verb.
How many definitions does inaugurate have?
Inaugurate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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