instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt 

instated; instating; instates

transitive verb

1

: to set or establish in a rank or office : install

2

obsolete

a

: invest, endow

b

: bestow, confer

Synonyms

• baptize
• inaugurate
• induct
• initiate
• install
• invest
• seat

Examples of instate in a Sentence

the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday

Recent Examples on the Web

Voluntary abdication has become a pattern for the royal family of the world's wealthiest country, and the ceremony will instate Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative for his father. —Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024

For example, her business instated a rule that no employee can take vacation within the first three months of their employment. —Janine Schindler, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

See you on the other side, once you’ve officially been instated as the star of the new season! —Jennifer Culp, Them, 13 Sep. 2024

The third suspect was seen running through an apartment complex near the shopping center, and authorities instated a shelter-in-place order, believing the suspect could have a gun. —Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt 

instated; instating

: to install in a rank or office