In-stāte′, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. INSTATED; p. pr. & vb. n. INSTATING.] [Prefix in and state.] 1. To set or place; to establish, as in a rank or condition; to install; as, to instate a person in greatness or in favor. 2. To invest. [Obs.] Shak.