I . v. a.
1.
Establish, found, originate, appoint, settle, fix, set up.
2.
Enact, ordain, establish, pass.
3.
Begin, commence, set in operation, set going, set on foot.
4.
Invest with a sacred office, invest with the care of souls.
II . n.
1.
Doctrine, dogma, precept, maxim, principle, tenet.
2.
Scientific body, literary or philosophical society.
3.
School, academy, gymnasium, seminary, place of education, institution of learning, institution.