instate

American

[in-steyt] / ɪnˈsteɪt /

verb (used with object)

instated, instating

to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
Obsolete. to endow with something.

instate British

/ ɪnˈsteɪt /

verb

(tr) to place in a position or office; install

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Other Word Forms

instatement noun
uninstated adjective

Etymology

Origin of instate

1595–1605; in- ² + state (noun); see reinstate

Example Sentences

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Orozco noted that there have been attempts in the past to instate a fee for asylum applications, including during Trump’s first term, but it was only around $50 and never ended up materializing.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025

That includes their 8-5 win in Game 3 of the first postseason series between the instate AL West rivals.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Dr. Paul Winston, a physiatrist in British Columbia, said on one hand that leads to some tension because hospitals don't have a choice on whether to instate a mask policy or not.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros know they are in for quite a fight to overtake their instate rival to win another AL West title.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

If there be no surplus labor to instate, there is no function to perform; for disorder arises only during the process of instatement, when the striking labor army and the surplus labor army clash together.

From War of the Classes by London, Jack

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