inaugurated
v.v. to officially start something new, like a project or a building, with a special ceremony. It also means to formally swear someone into a high office like a president.
v. to mark the beginning or first public use of an organisation or structure with a formal ceremony; to induct into office with a formal oath. Transitive — requires a direct object.
The city inaugurated the new library yesterday.
The president was inaugurated on a cold January morning in front of thousands of citizens.
The opening of the high-speed rail link inaugurated a new era of economic cooperation between the two previously isolated regions.
The verb is transitive and often appears in the passive voice when referring to public officials or infrastructure.
The president inaugurated yesterday.The president was inaugurated yesterday.When referring to the ceremony of taking office, the passive voice is required unless you are naming the person who performed the ceremony.