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inaugurate

🇬🇧 UK/i'nɒ:gjureit/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To formally induct someone into office; to officially open or begin something with a ceremony.

为……举行就职典礼;正式开始;为……揭幕

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
augaugur, omen, begin, initiate
+
urconnector
+
ateto make, having
=inaugurate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    They will inaugurate the new bridge next month.

  • 2.

    The mayor inaugurated the young leader into office with ceremony.

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