Inauguration

Definitions

1. The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
   countable, uncountable
2. The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonym: dedication”

“The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.”

“Not a year goes by without the inauguration of new metros or light⟳ rail lines somewhere in the world.”

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