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   institute

   /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/

   noun

   • 1. an organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with science, education, or a specific profession: "the Institute of Architects"
   • 2. a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law: archaic "Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England"

   verb

   • 1. introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy): "the state instituted a national lottery" Similar set in motionput in motionget under wayget goingget off the groundget in operationstartbegininitiatelaunchlay the foundations oflay the first stone ofsow the seeds ofset upinauguratefoundestablishput in placeorganizeget workingget functioningactivateactuategeneratecausebring aboutstart/get/set the ball rollinginformal:kick offformal:commenceOpposite haltcancelend
   • ▪ begin (legal proceedings) in a court: "she intended to institute divorce proceedings" Similar set in motionput in motionget under wayget goingget off the groundget in operationstartbegininitiatelaunchlay the foundations oflay the first stone ofsow the seeds ofset upinauguratefoundestablishput in placeorganizeget workingget functioningactivateactuategeneratecausebring aboutstart/get/set the ball rollinginformal:kick offformal:commenceOpposite haltcancelend
   • 2. appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric: "his sons were instituted to the priesthood" Similar installinstateinductinvestinaugurateintroduceadmit into officeswear ininitiateordainconsecrateanointenthronecrownappointput increateOpposite dismissdefrock

   Word Origin Middle English (in institute (sense 2 of the verb)): from Latin institut- ‘established’, from the verb instituere, from in- ‘in, towards’ + statuere ‘set up’. The noun is from Latin institutum ‘something designed, precept’, neuter past participle of instituere; sense 1 dates from the early 19th century.

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   What is Institute?

   • Institute is a place to learn about Jesus Christ and study the word of God. It also offers opportunities to make friends, eat free food, and find answers to life’s tough questions. Institute is open to everyone ages 18 to 30, regardless of student status or marital status.

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   What is a research institute?

   • An institute is an organization set up to do a particular type of work, especially research or teaching. You can also use institute to refer to the building the organization occupies. ...the National Cancer Institute. ...an elite research institute devoted to computer software. Directly in front of the institute is Kelly Ingram Park.

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   What is Institute noun?

   • Definition of institute noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization The report was compiled by Germany's five leading economic research institutes.

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   What does Institut mean?

   • A principle or rudiment of a particular subject. b. institutes A digest of or commentary on such principles or rudiments, especially a legal abstract. [Middle English instituten, from Latin īnstituere, īnstitūt-, to establish : in-, in; see in-2 + statuere, to set up; see stā- in Indo-European roots.] in′sti·tut′er, in′sti·tu′tor n.

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   What does Institute mean in a sentence?

   • While you may have heard of an institute, whether it’s the National Institute for Art Advancement or the National Cancer Institute, you may not know institute in its verb form. To institute something means to establish or advance it.

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   What is a Political Research Institute?

   • Other forms: instituted; institutes; instituting An institute is an organization or association designed to study or promote something. If you're interested in politics, you might want to do an internship at one of Washington D.C.'s many political research institutes.

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   7 meanings: 1. to organize; establish 2. to initiate 3. to establish in a position or office; induct 4. to install (a member of.... Click for more definitions.

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   Learn the meaning of institute as an organization or a building with a particular purpose, especially in education or a profession. See how to use institute in sentences and collocations with other words.

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   An institute is an organization or association designed to study or promote something. If you're interested in politics, you might want to do an internship at one of Washington D.C.'s many political research institutes.

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   Learn the meaning of institute as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations in different languages. An institute is an organization that does scientific, educational, or social work, or a plan, law, or system that is started.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of INSTITUTE. [count] : an organization created for a particular purpose (such as research or education) They founded an institute for research into the causes of mental illness. an art institute. a technical institute. the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2 institute / ˈ ɪnstəˌtuːt/ Brit / ˈ ...