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How do you spell Inaugurate?

Correct spelling

inaugurate

Think AUGUR (bird-seer): in-AUGUR-ate - the middle has AUGUR, not -ER-

Why is inaugurate spelled this way?

From Latin inaugurare, to take omens from birds. IN (in) + AUGUR (bird-seer). Inaugurations originally required favorable bird signs — beginnings blessed by flight patterns.

Common misspellings of inaugurate

inaugerateinnaugurateinauguarate

Example

The new president will inaugurate several policy changes during her first term.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell inaugurate?+
The correct spelling is "inaugurate". Think AUGUR (bird-seer): in-AUGUR-ate - the middle has AUGUR, not -ER-
Is it inaugerate or inaugurate?+
The correct spelling is "inaugurate", not "inaugerate".

Other commonly misspelled words

gremolata grey grievance grimace

More spelling guides

illuminate illustrate illustration illustrious

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