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1. initiate

verb. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] bring into being.

Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

2. initiate

verb. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of.

Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

3. initiate

verb. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite.

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Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

4. initiate

verb. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for.

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Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

5. initiate

verb. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] bring up a topic for discussion.

Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

6. initiate

noun. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.

Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

7. initiate

noun. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] someone new to a field or activity.

Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)

8. initiate

noun. ['ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt'] people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity.

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Etymology

  • initiate (English)
  • initiatus (Latin)
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