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instal

Other forms: instals

Definitions of instal
  1. verb
    set up for use
    synonyms: install, put in, set up
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    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. verb
    put into an office or a position
    “the new president was installed immediately after the election”
    synonyms: install
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    types:
    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 post
    coronate, crown
    invest with regal power; enthrone
    enthrone, throne
    put a monarch on the throne
    ordain
    invest with ministerial or priestly authority
  3. verb
    place
    synonyms: establish, install, set up
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