initiate (Meaning)

Wordnet

initiate (n)

someone new to a field or activity

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

Wordnet

initiate (v)

bring into being

take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

bring up a topic for discussion

set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

Webster

initiate (v. t.)

To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

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initiate (v. i.)

To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.

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initiate (a.)

Unpracticed; untried; new.

Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.

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initiate (n.)

One who is, or is to be, initiated.

initiate Sentence Examples

  1. The principal initiated a school-wide recycling program.
  2. The mayor initiated a community outreach initiative to address homelessness.
  3. The CEO initiated a restructuring plan to streamline operations.
  4. The teacher initiated a project-based learning exercise for her students.
  5. The negotiator initiated a dialogue between the opposing parties.
  6. The scientist initiated an experiment to test a new hypothesis.
  7. The guitarist initiated a lively jam session with his bandmates.
  8. The chess player initiated an opening move that surprised his opponent.
  9. The company initiated a marketing campaign to launch a new product.
  10. The detective initiated an investigation into the mysterious disappearance.

FAQs About the word initiate

someone new to a field or activity, someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field, people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some f

introduce, pioneer, found, create,establish, launch, develop, invent, construct, originate

shut (up), terminate, annul, shut (up), stop, nullify, abolish, stop, terminate, close (down)

The principal initiated a school-wide recycling program.

The mayor initiated a community outreach initiative to address homelessness.

The CEO initiated a restructuring plan to streamline operations.

The teacher initiated a project-based learning exercise for her students.