initiate

[In*i·ti*ate]

One who is, or is to be, initiated.

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To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

Noun
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"

Noun
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

Noun
someone new to a field or activity

Verb
prepare the way for; "Hitler''s attack on Poland led up to World War Two"

Verb
bring up a topic for discussion

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Verb
bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

Verb
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"

Verb
accept young people into society, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

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.

v. t.
To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

v. t.
To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

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

a.
Unpracticed; untried; new.

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

n.
One who is, or is to be, initiated.

Initiate

In*i"ti*ate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Initiated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Initiating .] [L. initiatus, p. p. of initiare to begin, fr. initium beginning. See Initial.] 1. To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

How are changes of this sort to be initiated?

2. To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

Providence would only initiate mankind into the useful knowledge of her treasures, leaving the rest to employ our industry.

To initiate his pupil into any part of learning, an ordinary skill in the governor is enough.

3. To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

The Athenians believed that he who was initiated and instructed in the mysteries would obtain celestial honor after death.

He was initiated into half a dozen clubs before he was one and twenty.

Initiate

In*i"ti*ate, v. i. To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative. [R.] Pope.

Initiate

In*i"ti*ate , a. [L. initiatus, p. p.] 1. Unpracticed; untried; new. [Obs.] "The initiate fear that wants hard use." Shak. 2. Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.

To rise in science as in bliss, Initiate in the secrets of the skies.

Initiate tenant by courtesy (Law), said of a husband who becomes such in his wife's estate of inheritance by the birth of a child, but whose estate is not consummated till the death of the wife. Mozley & W.

Initiate

In*i"ti*ate, n. One who is, or is to be, initiated.

To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

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

Unpracticed; untried; new.

One who is, or is to be, initiated.

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Usage Examples

We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France's future, but also initiate change across all of Europe.

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.

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Other Usage Examples

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.

Dr. Rice's record on Iraq gives me great concern. In her public statements she clearly overstated and exaggerated the intelligence concerning Iraq before the war in order to support the President's decision to initiate military action against Iraq.

I want to initiate a change in society in the long term.