Synonyms of inaugurate
15 similar words · 10 opposite words
Another word for inaugurate is handsel. Other synonyms of inaugurate are inaugur, auspicate, avow, behallow and bless.
Synonyms and similar words for inaugurate
verbTo induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.
- inaugurTo inaugurate.
verbTo initiate or usher in (something, as a (significant) course of action, development, organization...
- handselTo inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
verbTo cause (something) to be auspicious or good-omened; also, to declare or make (something) holy; to...
- auspicateTo give a favorable turn to in commencing; to inaugurate; -- a sense derived from the Roman practice of taking the...
- avowTo bind or devote by a vow.
- behallowTo make holy; consecrate; sanctify; hallow completely.
- bless
- canonize
- consecrate
- dedicate
- hallow
- martyr
- sacralizeTo make sacred.
- saintSynonym of canonize: to honor, formally name, or revere as a saint.
- sanctify
- sacrate obsoleteTo consecrate or dedicate.
Opposite of inaugurate
verbTo cause (something) to be auspicious or good-omened; also, to declare or make (something) holy; to...
Meaning of inaugurate
- verb To induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.
- verb To dedicate (a building, monument, etc.) for public use by a formal ceremony.
- verb To initiate or usher in (something, as a (significant) course of action, development, organization, or period of time) with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; also (loosely), to begin or commence (something); to start.
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Questions about synonyms of inaugurate
- What is another word for inaugurate?
- Inaugurate has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as handsel, inaugur, auspicate, avow, behallow, bless, canonize and consecrate.
- What is the opposite of inaugurate?
- The opposite of inaugurate is corrupt. Other antonyms of inaugurate are defile, desecrate, profanate, profane and profanize.
- What does inaugurate mean?
- Inaugurate means to induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.
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