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to inaugurate

verbformal/inɐwɡuˈɾaɾ/medium

i·nau·gu·rar

Definition

To open or begin something, especially with a formal ceremony.
The president will inaugurate the new municipal library next week.
The exhibition was inaugurated with a speech by the curator.

Etymology

Do latim 'inaugurare' (consagrar, iniciar com cerimónia auspiciosa).

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