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initiate
[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt]
verb (used with object)
to begin, set going, or originate.
to initiate major social reforms.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:to introduce into the knowledge of some art or subject.
Synonyms: , , ,to admit or accept with formal rites into an organization or group, secret knowledge, adult society, etc.
Government.Ģżto propose (a measure) by initiative procedure.
to initiate a constitutional amendment.
adjective
admitted into an organization or group, secret knowledge, etc.
introduced to the knowledge of a subject.
initiated; begun.
the recently initiate measures.
noun
a person who has been initiated.
initiate
verb
to begin or originate
to accept (new members) into an organization such as a club, through often secret ceremonies
to teach fundamentals to
she initiated him into the ballet
adjective
initiated; begun
noun
a person who has been initiated, esp recently
a beginner; novice
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- initiator noun
- noninitiate noun
- preinitiate noun
- reinitiate verb (used with object)
- uninitiate adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of initiate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Author Charlie Porter initiated the exhibition after writing to the Tate's director in July 2024 asking them to display the quilt.
And families can remain inside for as long as necessary should agents initiate a raid outside or in the neighborhood.
Last year, the government initiated a campaign to encourage the hundreds of thousands of pensioners who are eligible for pension credit, but who do not claim it, to start doing so.
The referendum was initiated by a citizens' initiative and supported by civil society groups and trade unions, all of whom campaigned for the Yes vote.
There are a range of potential options, from accepting the conclusions of MI5's investigations to initiating contempt of court proceedings against MI5 itself or individual officers - or both.
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