institute

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an association organized to promote art or science or education
  2. verb set up or lay the groundwork for
  3. verb advance or set forth in court; ,

Etymology

From French institut, from Middle French, from Latin īnstitūtum.

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