institute
noun
1. an association organized to promote art or science or education
Definition categories: group, association
Sentences with institute as a noun:
- I work in a medical research institute.
verb
1. set up or lay the groundwork for
Similar word(s): constitute, establish, found, plant
Definition categories: creation, initiate, pioneer
2. advance or set forth in court
- institute proceedings
Similar word(s): bring
Definition categories: creation, create, make
Sentences with institute as a verb:
- He instituted the new policy of having children walk through a metal detector to enter school.