inaugurate
verb (used with object)
inaugurating
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present participleof inaugurate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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French President Emmanuel Macron begins Wednesday a two-day visit to Britain, inaugurating a landmark exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry and becoming the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
At the ceremony inaugurating the museum, Kim, who was accompanied by Russian officials, praised his troops’ “noble sacrifices and heroic military feats.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
During his visit, Widodo is inaugurating several construction projects in Nusantara, including a water reservoir.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
The men had been returning from Iran’s border with Azerbaijan after inaugurating a joint dam project.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2024
This time I’m inaugurating my patent leather shoes and a baby blue poplin dress with a little jacket to match.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
