What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
instituted
Example
The government instituted a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. [instituted: verb]
Example
The university instituted a new scholarship program for underprivileged students. [instituted: verb]
initiated
Example
She initiated the conversation by asking about his interests. [initiated: verb]
Example
The company initiated a new marketing campaign to increase sales. [initiated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Initiated is more commonly used than instituted in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between instituted and initiated?
Instituted is more formal than initiated and is often used in legal or official contexts.
