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.
Recent Examples on the Web
science.org, 26 June 2024
The total value of lightning claims was up more than 30% in 2023 ($1.27 billion) from 2022 ($950 million), the institute said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024
The 2021-22 budget used a study looking at the cost of providing services to institute a new rate structure for workers, to be phased in over five years, according to the LAO.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
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Noun
Some groupings sort of make sense, such as merging neurological, eye, and dental and craniofacial research institutes into a single neuroscience and brain research institute.
—science.org, 26 June 2024
The total value of lightning claims was up more than 30% in 2023 ($1.27 billion) from 2022 ($950 million), the institute said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Verb
Starting June 17, ADOT would institute lane restrictions and delays for drivers on U.S. 60 starting at mile marker 278 (about 20 miles north of Globe), with the restricted area extending for 8 miles north to mile marker 286 (the Seneca Lake Recreation Area).
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024
The 2021-22 budget used a study looking at the cost of providing services to institute a new rate structure for workers, to be phased in over five years, according to the LAO.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institute. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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