Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Initiate.
How to pronounce initiate:
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Initiate - as a noun
Someone new to a field or activity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginner11novice11tiro4tyro7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unskilled personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
learned personpundit9savant9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bookman15scholar12scholarly personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
Example: "It is very familiar to the initiate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enlightened16Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uninitiate10Initiate - as a verb
Bring into being
Example: "He initiated a new program"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
originate10start5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Example: "This south african surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pioneer9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Example: "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
induct9Bring up a topic for discussion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broach13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discuss10hash outtalk overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
Example: "Hitler's attack on poland led up to world war ii"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead upInitiate - as an adjective
Unpractised; untried; new.
Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.
Example Sentences
"The colonel was the military's highest-ranking initiate."
"The organization only accepted a few initiates each year."
"The initiate nervously stepped forward to begin the ceremony."
"Her status as a new initiate was met with excitement by the group."
"The initiate had to pass a series of tests to prove their worthiness."
Word Game Points
Is INITIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INITIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is INITIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINITIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is INITIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINITIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
