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instantiate
[ in-stan-shee-eyt ]
/ ɪnˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /
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verb (used with object), in·stan·ti·at·ed, in·stan·ti·at·ing.
to provide an instance of or concrete evidence in support of (a theory, concept, claim, or the like).
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Origin of instantiate
OTHER WORDS FROM instantiate
in·stan·ti·a·tion, nounin·stan·ti·a·tive, adjectiveWords nearby instantiate
instancy, instant, instantaneous, instant camera, instanter, instantiate, instantiation, instantize, instantly, instant message, instant messaging
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How to use instantiate in a sentence
It’s why activists and politicians targeting the issue have embraced international compacts such as the Paris climate accord in an effort to instantiate international rules aimed at cutting emissions across the board.
Then any changes you make get synced back and we instantiate them.
Makers|Cory DoctorowThe way you get a ride online is to sync up with our version-server and then instantiate a copy.
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British Dictionary definitions for instantiate
instantiate
/ (ɪnˈstænʃɪˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to represent by an instance
Word Origin for instantiate
C20: from Latin instantia (see instance) + -ate 1
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