instate

American  

[in-steyt] / ɪnˈsteɪt /

verb (used with object)

instated, instating

1. to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.

2. Obsolete. to endow with something.

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instate British  

/ ɪnˈsteɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to place in a position or office; install

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Other Word Forms

• instatement noun
• uninstated adjective

Etymology

Origin of instate

1595–1605; in- ² + state (noun); reinstate

Example Sentences

Orozco noted that there have been attempts in the past to instate a fee for asylum applications, including during Trump’s first term, but it was only around $50 and never ended up materializing.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025

The backing from ValueAct and Blackwells arrives as Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, has escalated its campaign to instate Peltz as a board member, an effort backed by former Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Perlmutter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Dr. Paul Winston, a physiatrist in British Columbia, said on one hand that leads to some tension because hospitals don't have a choice on whether to instate a mask policy or not.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros know they are in for quite a fight to overtake their instate rival to win another AL West title.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Again instate thee in this world of woe, Would we rebel and murmur—dread offence— Against the God whose mandate bade thee go?

From Memoirs of Mrs. Rebecca Steward by Steward, T. G. (Theophilus Gould)