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- pronunciation:
- In
stih
tut
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
institutes, instituting, instituted |
| definition 1: |
to bring into being or set in operation.
The new supervisor instituted a way to get the work done more quickly.- synonyms:
- establish, found, start
- similar words:
- constitute, create, develop, ground, impose, inaugurate, organize, set
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| definition 2: |
to begin or initiate.
The principal has already instituted the new dress code, so you can get in trouble for wearing that.- synonyms:
- commence, initiate, introduce, start
- similar words:
- generate, impose, inaugurate, launch, originate, set
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| related words: |
bring, enact, found, mandate, ordain, start |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an organization set up to provide a service or support a cause.
My mother is an active member of an institute for women's rights.- synonyms:
- institution
- similar words:
- association, foundation, organization, society
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| definition 2: |
a college teaching a special subject matter, such as art or technology.
He is a ballet student at an institute of fine arts.- similar words:
- college, school
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| related words: |
charity |
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