Initiate

noun
ɪn'ɪshi,eɪt

Noun

  • people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

    it is very familiar to the initiate

    Similar:Enlightened
    Type of:People
  • someone new to a field or activity

    Similar:BeginnerNoviceTiroTyro
  • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

    Similar:PunditSavant
    Type of:ScholarBookmanStudent

Verb

  • bring into being

    He initiated a new program

    Type of:MakeCreate
  • accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

    African men are initiated when they reach puberty

    Similar:Induct
    Type of:AdmitInclude
  • bring up a topic for discussion

    Similar:Broach
    Type of:Discuss
  • set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

  • take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

    Similar:Pioneer
    Type of:CauseDoMake

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