in·sti·tute
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt 
-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
instituted; instituting
1
a
: to originate and get established : organize
b
: to set going : inaugurate
instituting an investigation
2
: to establish in a position or office
Examples of institute in a Sentence
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.
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Terry Dickerson, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Sundance would frequently spend thousands converting venues like The Library that are not traditional cinemas into movie theater venues, which took away dollars the non-profit institute could’ve used to support its independent artists.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
At East Aurora High School, the district also instituted 15-minute office hours in the morning once learning resumed in a hybrid format, according to Jonathan Simpson, who was the principal of East Aurora High School during the pandemic and now works as the principal of Allen Elementary.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The institute envisions using Boulder’s downtown theaters and venues as the heart of the festival.
—Terry Dickerson, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Sundance would frequently spend thousands converting venues like The Library that are not traditional cinemas into movie theater venues, which took away dollars the non-profit institute could’ve used to support its independent artists.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The new numbers show federal jobs in Florida decreased by 700 from January to February, as the Trump administration took office and instituted a Department of Government Efficiency to cut federal spending.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
At East Aurora High School, the district also instituted 15-minute office hours in the morning once learning resumed in a hybrid format, according to Jonathan Simpson, who was the principal of East Aurora High School during the pandemic and now works as the principal of Allen Elementary.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institute. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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institute
1 of 2 verb
in·sti·tute
ˈin(t)-stə-ˌt(y)üt
instituted; instituting
1
: to set up : establish
instituted a new policy
2
: to set going : begin
institute an investigation
institute
2 of 2 noun1
: a basic principle
2
a
: an organization for the support of a cause : association
an institute for scientific research
b
: a place for study usually in a special field
an art institute
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