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单词 institutions
释义

institute

1 of 2

noun

in·​sti·​tute ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt How to pronounce institute (audio)
-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

institute

2 of 2

verb

instituted; instituting

transitive verb

1
a
: to originate and get established : organize
b
: to set going : inaugurate
instituting an investigation
2
: to establish in a position or office
instituter noun
or institutor
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtü-tər How to pronounce institute (audio)
-ˌtyü-

Synonyms

Noun

  • association
  • board
  • brotherhood
  • chamber
  • club
  • college
  • congress
  • consortium
  • council
  • fellowship
  • fraternity
  • guild
  • gild
  • institution
  • league
  • order
  • organization
  • society
  • sodality

Verb

  • begin
  • constitute
  • establish
  • found
  • inaugurate
  • initiate
  • innovate
  • introduce
  • launch
  • pioneer
  • plant
  • set up
  • start
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Example Sentences

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
Noun
He was also involved with the SETI institute and served on its board of trustees. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 Some of the institute’s staff managed to immigrate to Palestine, some even bringing their libraries with them; other books, and other staff members, were not so fortunate. Patrick Blanchfield, The New Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Outside of the institute, EdFarm hosted an immersive pop-up phone booth to demonstrate The Movement, its civil rights history app developed in partnership with the BRCI. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 28 July 2022 In addition, said Jessica Fraser, director of the institute, the need exceeds what's being proposed financially. Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 27 July 2022 His father, Marcus Raskin, was a co-founder of the institute, not the founder. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Wayne State will partner with a cancer institute and must provide lawmakers with updates on the project. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2022 One was a technicality that entitled Mr. Mermelstein to sue for breach of contract because the back and forth with the institute had been conducted through the mail. Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2022 Researchers with the institute have also warned that some agencies are probably underestimating overdraft, a flaw that takes on even greater importance as climate change intensifies droughts in the West. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2021
Verb
The news that Major League Baseball would institute a pitch timer, restrictions on defensive shifts, and larger bases broke on Friday just as many of the Red Sox were arriving at Camden Yards. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Staffers recall that, at an early town hall, Kim Morrow, Accordius Health’s chief operating officer, repeatedly said the company wouldn’t institute significant changes. Yasmin Rafiei, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2022 But most of the changes that Congress and the White House can institute to lower inflation would take time to play out. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Some pandemic experts have warned that if the outbreak worsens, European officials could institute an export ban on Jynneos and limit shipments abroad. Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 Some pandemic experts have warned that if the outbreak worsens, European officials could institute an export ban on Jynneos and limit shipments abroad. Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 An NBC News analysis of Center for Reproductive Rights data found that 23 states would institute bans, with trigger laws on the books in 13 of them. NBC News, 3 May 2022 But companies need to do more than institute new policies and norms about remote work or flexible hours. Lydia Belanger, Fortune, 21 July 2022 Congress could also use the Commerce Clause to institute a national requirement as a regulation of interstate commerce. Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Latin institutus, past participle of instituere, from in- + statuere to set up — more at statute

First Known Use

Noun

1546, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

institute 1 of 2

verb

in·​sti·​tute ˈin-stə-ˌtüt How to pronounce institute (audio)
-ˌtyüt
instituted; instituting
1
: to begin or establish
The library instituted new rules.
2
: to give a start to
Police instituted an investigation.

institute

2 of 2

noun

1
: an organization for the promotion of a cause
an institute for scientific research
2
: a place for study usually in a special field
an art institute

Legal Definition

institute 1 of 2

transitive verb

in·​sti·​tute
instituted; instituting
1
: to establish in a particular position or office
specifically, in the civil law of Louisiana : to appoint as heir see also instituted heir at heir
2
: to get started : bring
institute a lawsuit

institute

2 of 2

noun

1
: an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
2
plural : a collection of principles
especially : a legal compendium

institutions

noun

plural of institution
1
as in institutes
a public organization with a particular purpose or function a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • institutes
  • groups
  • foundations
  • corporations
  • charities
  • establishments
  • enterprises
  • collectives
  • philanthropies
  • bodies
  • think tanks
2
as in fixtures
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • fixtures
  • icons
  • deans
  • first ladies
  • symbols
  • elder statesmen
  • grand old men
  • ikons
3
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • organizations
  • societies
  • institutes
  • associations
  • fraternities
  • brotherhoods
  • chambers
  • colleges
  • councils
  • communities
  • groups
  • boards
  • collectives
  • communes
  • consortiums
  • guilds
  • fellowships
  • leagues
  • clubs
  • teams
  • cadres
  • consortia
  • chapters
  • congresses
  • sodalities
  • gilds
  • partnerships
  • coalitions
  • alliances
  • cooperatives
  • orders
  • circles
  • bodies
  • squads
  • coteries
  • parties
  • camps
  • cliques
  • clans
  • blocs
  • branches
  • confederacies
  • crews
  • outfits
  • locals
  • sororities
  • juntas
  • cabals
  • sisterhoods
  • memberships
  • cartels
  • bands
  • syndicates
  • gangs
  • sets
  • conspiracies
  • folds
  • klatches
  • lots
  • klatsches
  • faithfuls
  • combines
  • camarillas
  • juntos
  • rings
  • camorras
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