instate
UK[ɪnˈsteɪt]US[ɪnˈsteɪt]
v
to establish someone or something in a particular position or role, especially with a formal ceremony.
v
to set up or introduce a system, policy, or condition.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
state
in
in
state
position
Etymology
the word "instate" is a relatively modern english formation, dating from the early 17th century. it was created by combining the common english prefix "in-", derived from latin and signifying entry or placement, with the noun "state", which itself originates from latin status via old french estat. the latin status comes from the verb stare (to stand), a descendant of the proto-indo-european root steh₂- (to stand). the literal, morphemic logic of "instate" is therefore "to put into a (particular) standing or position." this concrete sense evolved into the modern abstract meanings of formally establishing a person in an office or initiating a new system or condition.
Analysis
Structure: in (in) + state (position)
in- (latin origin, a prefix meaning "in, into, on, upon"); state (from latin status, meaning "position, condition, standing").
Examples
the board voted to instate a new chairman immediately.
the new policy will be instated at the beginning of the fiscal year.
they held a ceremony to instate the members of the honor society.