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Institutionalize

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/

To establish as a normal practice

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📖 Definitions of "Institutionalize"

verb

1
To establish as a normal practice
2
To commit a person to confinement in an institution

🔄 Synonyms of "Institutionalize"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
chargenoun	The amount of money levied for a service.
commitverb	(transitive) To do (something bad); to perpetrate, as a crime, sin, or fault.
sendverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Institutionalize"

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Word	Definition
chargeverb	To assign a duty or responsibility to; to order.
commitverb	(transitive) To do (something bad); to perpetrate, as a crime, sin, or fault.
sendverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).
instituteverb	An organization founded to promote a cause
institutionaliseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of institutionalize. [To establish as a normal practice.]
formalizeverb	To give something a formal or official standing.
formaliseverb	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of formalize. [(transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape.]
systematizeverb	To arrange into a systematic order; to make systematic; to organise as a system.
organizeverb	(transitive) To arrange in working order.
mainstreamverb	(usually with the) That which is common; the norm.
integrateverb	(transitive) To include as a constituent part or functionality.
regularizeverb	To make regular.
institutionizeverb	Synonym of institutionalize.
overinstitutionalizeverb	(transitive) To institutionalize excessively.
habitualizenoun	To make habitual.
reinstitutionalizeverb	(transitive) To institutionalize again or anew.
reinstitutionaliseverb	Alternative spelling of reinstitutionalize. [(transitive) To institutionalize again or anew.]
conventionalizeverb	(transitive) To make something conventional.
habitualiseverb	Alternative form of habitualize. [(US, law) To classify as a habitual offender (which has implications for sentencing).]
instatenoun	(transitive) To install (someone) in office; to establish.