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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Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school. Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025 In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico. Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025 President Trump retaliated by threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on Colombian goods coming into the country while also banning government officials and their family members from being able to travel to the U.S. Similarly, Petro said Colombia would be instating a 25 percent tariff on goods. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Jan. 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 21 May. 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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