Inaugurate
(verb)
- To begin or introduce (a person) into an office or position with a formal ceremony.
- To begin or open (a building, event, or scheme) with a formal ceremony.
- To induct or install (someone) into an office or position.
Origin:
From the latin word "inaugurare" meaning "to inaugurate" or "to begin with a ceremony".
Examples:
- The president was inaugurated on January 20th.
- The new school was inaugurated by the mayor.
- The new museum was inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony.
- The new bridge was inaugurated by the governor.
- The new president was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.