institute

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/ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ English

Definitions

noun

An organization founded to promote a cause“I work in a medical research institute.”
An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects
The building housing such an institution
The act of instituting; institution.

verb

To begin or initiate (something); to found.“He instituted the new policy of having children walk through a metal detector to enter school.”
To train, instruct.
To nominate; to appoint.
To invest with the spiritual charge of a benefice, or the care of souls.

adjective

Established; organized; founded.

Related words

Synonyms

constitute establish bring found plant institution institutionalize establishment organization establishing association agency inaugurate study secretariat department

Associated

technology mit sciences chartered polytechnic physics research archaeology studies princeton engineering biology

Rhymes

astute dispute acute destitute refute constitute brute moot bruit pursuit

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