in·sti·tute
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt 
-ˌtyüt
: something that is instituted: such as
a
: an organization for the promotion of a cause : association
a research institute
an institute for the blind
b
: an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields
c
: a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field
an urban studies institute
d(1)
: an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
(2)
institutes plural
: a collection of such principles and precepts
especially
: a legal compendium
instituted; instituting
1
a
: to originate and get established : organize
b
: to set going : inaugurate
instituting an investigation
2
: to establish in a position or office
Synonyms
Examples of institute in a Sentence
Noun
They founded an institute for research into the causes of mental illness.
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Verb
By instituting these programs, we hope to improve our children's education.
They have instituted new policies to increase public safety.
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Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The race is at a very early stage, said Eric Schickler, co-director of the institute.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Kayla Caldwell, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Before Jordan instituted a shoot-on-sight order against traffickers, in 2022, most attempts to move drugs across the border involved only a handful of people.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Of course, departments and research institutes are often led by faculty members who continue their scholarly work.
—Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The race is at a very early stage, said Eric Schickler, co-director of the institute.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
The couple instituted a to try to maintain the romance amid their distance.
—Kayla Caldwell, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Before Jordan instituted a shoot-on-sight order against traffickers, in 2022, most attempts to move drugs across the border involved only a handful of people.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institute. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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institute
1 of 2 verb
in·sti·tute
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt
instituted; instituting
1
: to set up : establish
instituted a new policy
2
: to set going : begin
institute an investigation
institute
2 of 2 noun1
: a basic principle
2
a
: an organization for the support of a cause : association
an institute for scientific research
b
: a place for study usually in a special field
an art institute
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