inaugurate
verb (used with object)
inaugurates
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present tense formof inaugurate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Running through April 2027, “The First Salute” is part of Philadelphia’s semiquincentennial celebration and inaugurates the first phase of the Weitzman’s reinvention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
The show inaugurates the new 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
Last week, Francis coughed repeatedly during Ash Wednesday services that he presided over at a Roman church, and opted not to participate in the traditional procession that inaugurates the church’s Lenten season.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
She also attended a small private event this year in place of the large public ceremony that traditionally inaugurates her vacation at Balmoral.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2022
This manner was followed by the romantic or Picturesque Style, which inaugurates a School which aimed at producing architectural tricks and devices, allied with scenery of picturesque character and sham rusticity.
From Garden-Craft Old and New by John D. Sedding
