initiate (Meaning)
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
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
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.
initiate (v. i.)
To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.
initiate (a.)
Unpracticed; untried; new.
Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.
initiate (n.)
One who is, or is to be, initiated.
Synonyms & Antonyms of initiate
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
create, introduce,establish, launch, found, pioneer, inaugurate, organize, start, originate
annul, shut (up), abolish, abolish, terminate, nullify, stop, nullify, close (down), terminate
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.
