INITIATES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Initiates.
Initiates - 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)
uninitiate10Initiates - 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 upExample Sentences
"She initiates the conversation by introducing herself."
"He initiates the project by gathering all the necessary information."
"The director initiates the meeting by setting out the agenda."
"The teacher initiates the lesson by asking a thought-provoking question."
"The president initiates the policy change by signing the new bill into law."
Word Game Points
Is INITIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INITIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is INITIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINITIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is INITIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINITIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
