In-au'gu-rāte1, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. INAUGURATED; p. pr. & vb. n. INAUGURATING.] [Lat. inaugurare, inauguratum, from the prefix in and augurare, augurari, to augur; It. inaugurare, Sp. inaugurar, Fr. inaugurer.]
Sense 1. To introduce or induct into an office with solemnity or suitable ceremonies; to invest with an office in a formal manner.
Sense 2. To cause to begin; to set in motion, action, or progress; also, to make a public exhibition of for the first time; as, to inaugurate a new era of things, or a career of distinction, dishonesty, &c.; to inaugurate a fashion in dress; to inaugurate a statue, and the like.
Sense 3. To begin with good omens. [Obs.] Wotton.