# inaugural vs inaugurate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inaugural
*adjective · IPA /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ · frequency rank #11,725*
Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.

### inaugurate
*verb · IPA /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊ.ɹeɪt/ · frequency rank #48,815*
To induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.

## Source
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