initiate

Speech parts

1. initiate - Noun

2. initiate - Adjective

3. initiate - Verb

Meaning

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.

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

Unpracticed; untried; new.

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

One who is, or is to be, initiated.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

start commence induct institute open begin establish launch generate introduce trigger originate pioneer novice beginner
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Antonyms

end complete stop finish conclude cease
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Hypernyms

bookman include make people cause create

Hyponyms

mount institute prentice found cub set

Phrases with the word

initiate in hard to initiate a conversation initiate a conflict initiate battle initiate fight to initiate with

Derivatives

initiated initiating

Examples

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit. Chen Shui-bian

All invitations must proceed from heaven perhaps; perhaps it is futile for men to initiate their own unity, they do but widen the gulfs between them by the attempt. E. M. Forster

Great fiction shows us not how to conduct our behavior but how to feel. Eventually, it may show us how to face our feelings and face our actions and to have new inklings about what they mean. A good novel of any year can initiate us into our own new experience. Eudora Welty

A true initiate will never force anyone who has not reached a certain level of maturity to accept his truth. Franz Bardon

The epoch of individuality is concluded, and it is the duty of reformers to initiate the epoch of association. Collective man is omnipotent upon the earth he treads. Giuseppe Mazzini

Intervention for the prevention and control of osteoporosis should comprise a combination of legislative action, educational measures, health service activities, media coverage, and individual counselling to initiate changes in behaviour. Gro Harlem Brundtland

Close letter words and terms

initialness initials initiand initiate a battle initiate a conflict initiate a conversation