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); see 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

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

The agreement would instate a new group within the U.N. in charge of managing ocean conservation and require detailed environmental impact assessments for all new activities on the high seas, including tourism.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2023

This performance, though, came against a ranked instate foe featuring a veteran star QB in Hartman leading a high-scoring offense.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

They expressed a cordial readiness to instate him in the position which his father had occupied.

From Alexander the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob