instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
instated; instating; instates
Synonyms of instatenext

transitive verb

1
: to set or establish in a rank or office : install
2
obsolete
a
b

Examples of instate in a Sentence

the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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The governor also proposed instating stricter asset limits for Medi-Cal applicants — increasing the amount that assets will be included in income calculation to determine eligibility for the subsidized healthcare. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 Altman returned to his role just days after his removal and a new board was instated. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 But the suspension only lasted a matter of days, amid much criticism and calls for Kimmel to be re-instated. Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2026 Other parts of North Carolina are also instating drought restrictions, including in the Raleigh area. Eva Flowe april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instate

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of instate was in 1603

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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

instate

verb
in·​state in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
instated; instating
: to install in a rank or office
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