instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt 

instated; instating; instates

transitive verb

1

: to set or establish in a rank or office : install

2

obsolete

a

: invest, endow

b

: bestow, confer

Synonyms of instate

• induct
• inaugurate
• install
• initiate

Examples of instate in a Sentence

the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday

Recent Examples on the Web

Following the incident, the organization is conducting a full review of the PTA’s protocols, instating dual authorization requirements for transactions, implementing board financial training and creating consistent district-wide audit practices, the news release said. —Caroline Zimmerman may 21, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026

The governor also proposed instating stricter asset limits for Medi-Cal applicants — increasing the amount that assets will be included in income calculation to determine eligibility for the subsidized healthcare. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

Altman returned to his role just days after his removal and a new board was instated. —Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

But the suspension only lasted a matter of days, amid much criticism and calls for Kimmel to be re-instated. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for instate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt 

instated; instating

: to install in a rank or office