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† inˈstaurate, v. Obs. [f. L. instaurāt-, ppl. stem of instaurāre: see instore.] trans. To restore, renew; to erect; to supply; = instore v.
1583Stubbes Anat. Abus. ii. (1882) 81 To instaurate abbeies, prieries, nunries, with other sumptuous edefices. 1635Mede Let. to Twisse 12 Aug., Wks. (1672) iv. 834 To encourage the people lately returned from Captivity, to build their Temple and instaurate their Commonwealth. 1666J. Smith Old Age (ed. 2) 256 It is far more easie..to overthrow the positive assertions of others than..to instaurate better in their room. |