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1
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
- inaugurated the college's athletic program for women
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2
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
- the president inaugurated the newest member of the club with a welcoming speech
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The first known use of inaugurate was in 1606
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