Institute meaning

What does “institute” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“institute” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an association organized to promote art or science or education.

institute

noun

  1. an association organized to promote art or science or education

verb

  1. set up or lay the groundwork for

    “establish a new department”

  2. advance or set forth in court

    “bring charges”

    “institute proceedings”

    Synonymsbring

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University