instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
instated; instating; instates

transitive verb

1
: to set or establish in a rank or office : install
2
obsolete
a
b

Examples of instate in a Sentence

the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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Aryatara was instated on the eighth day of the country’s Hindu festival called Dashain. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 The board instated member Tom Groneman in his place as president. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025 Deportations in South Florida were central to the discussion, with issues like revoking Temporary Protected Status, instating travel bans and targeting immigrants who have not committed crimes roiling Hispanic communities. Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025 Now, a new style has been instated for men, one with just as much attitude but a lot more dimension. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for instate

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of instate was in 1603

Cite this Entry

“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

instate

verb
in·​state in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
instated; instating
: to install in a rank or office
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