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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : in-sti-toot, -tyoot
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut

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Définition of institute

Origin :
  • early 14c., "to establish in office, appoint," from Latin institutus, past participle of instituere "to set up," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + statuere "establish, to cause to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand," with derivatives meaning "place or thing that is standing" (see stet). General sense of "set up, found, introduce" first attested late 15c. Related: Instituted; instituting.
  • noun law; custom
  • verb begin; put into operation
Example sentences :
  • Alas, I was too ill to institute them myself while it was yet time.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I sha'n't take anything at the refreshment bar, it reeks of the Institute.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • Why did you telegraph the Institute folks that you wouldn't accept their offer?
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • That was what he said, but what his colleagues did, was to institute a military inspection or review.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • If he did not return soon he would advertise, institute a search.
  • Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson
  • The philosophers of the Institute caught the manners of the rabble.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 » by Various
  • Samuel's seeing led him to institute the monarchy under Saul.
  • Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies
  • I should be so proud if you would come with me to the Institute, Lady George.
  • Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope
  • Well, papa, has Miss Mildmay persuaded you to come to the Institute with me?
  • Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope
  • My first talk with the professor at the Institute showed me my situation.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

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