Associations to the word «Institute»

Wiktionary

INSTITUTE, noun. An organization founded to promote a cause
INSTITUTE, noun. An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects
INSTITUTE, noun. The building housing such an institution
INSTITUTE, noun. (obsolete) The act of instituting; institution.
INSTITUTE, noun. (obsolete) That which is instituted, established, or fixed, such as a law, habit, or custom.
INSTITUTE, noun. (legal) (Scotland) The person to whom an estate is first given by destination or limitation.
INSTITUTE, verb. (transitive) To begin or initiate (something); to found.
INSTITUTE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To train, instruct.
INSTITUTE, verb. To nominate; to appoint.
INSTITUTE, verb. (ecclesiastical) (legal) To invest with the spiritual charge of a benefice, or the care of souls.

Dictionary definition

INSTITUTE, noun. An association organized to promote art or science or education.
INSTITUTE, verb. Set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department".
INSTITUTE, verb. Advance or set forth in court; "bring charges", "institute proceedings".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats