instate

Word parts

in- + state

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈsteɪt/
• Hyphenation: in‧state

Verb

Plain form instate

Third-person singular instates

Past tense instated

Past participle instated

Present participle instating

1. (transitive) If you instate a person, you install them into an office.