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in·stan·ti·ate | \ in-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌāt 
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\instantiated; instantiating
Definition of instantiate
: to represent (an abstraction) by a concrete instance heroes instantiate ideals— W. J. Bennett
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instantiation \ in-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈā-shən \ noun
\ nounSynonyms & Antonyms for instantiate
Synonyms
- body,
- embody,
- epitomize,
- express,
- externalize,
- incarnate,
- incorporate,
- manifest,
- materialize,
- personalize,
- personify,
- substantiate
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The first known use of instantiate was in 1949
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