institute

(ĭnˈstĭ-to͞otˌ, -tyo͞otˌ)

1. a. To establish, organize, and set in operation.
   b. To initiate; begin. See Synonyms at found¹.
2. To establish or invest in an office or a position.

1. a. Something instituted, especially an authoritative rule or precedent.
   b. institutes A digest of the principles or rudiments of a particular subject, especially a legal abstract.
2. An organization founded to promote a cause: a cancer research institute.
3. a. An educational institution, especially one for the instruction of technical subjects.
   b. The building or buildings housing such an institution.
4. A usually short, intensive workshop or seminar on a specific subject.

Related Forms:

• inˈsti·tutˌer, inˈsti·tuˌtor noun