Synonyms: inaugural, inauguration
Definition: the ceremonial induction into a position
Usage: the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
Similar words: induction, initiation, installation
Definition: a formal entry into an organization or position or office
Usage: his initiation into the club; he was ordered to report for induction into the army; he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame
Synonyms: inaugural, inaugural address
Definition: an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
Similar words: speech, address
Definition: the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Usage: he listened to an address on minor Roman poets
Synonyms: first, maiden, initiative, initiatory, inaugural
Definition: serving to set in motion
Usage: the magazine's inaugural issue; the initiative phase in the negotiations; an initiatory step toward a treaty; his first (or maiden) speech in Congress; the liner's maiden voyage
Similar words: opening
Definition: first or beginning
Usage: the memorable opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth; the play's opening scene