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initiate
(/I/n'/I/sh/i/,/eI/t )

adjective (a)

  • Unpracticed; untried; new.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • someone new to a field or activity(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    beginner, novice, tiro, tyro
    source: wordnet30
  • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    learned person, pundit, savant
    source: wordnet30
  • people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity(noun.group)
    Example:
    It is very familiar to the initiate.
    Synonym:
    enlightened
    Antonym:
    uninitiate
    source: wordnet30
  • One who is, or is to be, initiated.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • bring into being(verb.creation)
    Example:
    He initiated a new program.
    Synonym:
    originate, start
    source: wordnet30
  • take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    pioneer
    source: wordnet30
  • accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite(verb.social)
    Example:
    African men are initiated when they reach puberty.
    Synonym:
    induct
    source: wordnet30
  • bring up a topic for discussion(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    broach
    source: wordnet30
  • set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    lead up
    source: wordnet30
  • To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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