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instal

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: instal

1
v
set up for use
2
v
put into an office or a position
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: instal
1

v set up for use

Synonyms:
install, put in, set up
Types:
retrofit
fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house
reinstall
install again
post, put up
place so as to be noticed
Type of:
lay, place, pose, position, put, set
put into a certain place or abstract location
2

v put into an office or a position

“the new president was installed immediately after the election”
Synonyms:
install
Types:
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induct, invest, seat
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
enthrone, invest, vest
provide with power and authority
consecrate, ordain, order, ordinate
appoint to a clerical posts
coronate, crown
invest with regal power; enthrone
enthrone, throne
put a monarch on the throne
ordain
invest with ministerial or priestly authority

v place

Synonyms:
establish, install, set up
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