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initiate meaning and definition

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INITIATE noun

Definition of initiate (noun)

  1. someone new to a field or activity
  2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
  3. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

INITIATE verb

Definition of initiate (verb)

  1. bring into being
    • "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
    • synonyms: originate, start
  2. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    • "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
    • synonyms: pioneer
  3. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
    • "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
    • synonyms: induct
  4. bring up a topic for discussion
  5. set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
    • "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"
    • synonyms: lead up
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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