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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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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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