Canadian English Meaning of initiate

initiate

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Definitions and Meaning of initiate in English

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.

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