INITIATE Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word initiate. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| originate | verbv | |||||
verb • come into existence; take on form or shape • bring into being • begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc. | ||||||
| start | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • the beginning of anything • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) • a sudden involuntary movement • the act of starting something • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • a signal to begin (as in a race) • the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • set in motion, cause to start • depart for someplace • have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense • bring into being • get off the ground • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • get going or set in motion • begin or set in motion • begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job • play in the starting lineup • have a beginning characterized in some specified way • begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object • bulge outward | ||||||
| begin | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
noun • Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992) verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense • set in motion, cause to start • begin to speak or say • be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series • have a beginning, of a temporal event • have a beginning characterized in some specified way • begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object • achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative • begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language | ||||||
| commence | verbv | |||||
verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • set in motion, cause to start • get off the ground | ||||||
| inaugurate | verbv | |||||
verb • commence officially • open ceremoniously or dedicate formally • be a precursor of | ||||||
| launch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck • the act of propelling with force verb • set up or found • propel with force • launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage • begin with vigor • get going; give impetus to • smoothen the surface of | ||||||
| beginner | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity • a person who founds or establishes some institution | ||||||
| broach | verbv | |||||
noun • a decorative pin worn by women verb • bring up a topic for discussion | ||||||
| enlightened | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having knowledge and spiritual insight noun • people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity adjective satellite • characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved | ||||||
| induct | verbv | |||||
verb • place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position • accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite • admit as a member • produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes • introduce or initiate | ||||||
| novice | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows • someone new to a field or activity | ||||||
| pioneer | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art • one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory verb • open up an area or prepare a way • take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of • open up and explore a new area | ||||||
| pundit | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | ||||||
| savant | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | ||||||
| tiro | nounn | |||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity | ||||||
| tyro | nounn | |||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity | ||||||
| lead up | verbv | |||||
verb • set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for | ||||||
| learned person | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | ||||||
