Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Initiating.
Initiating - 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)
uninitiate10Initiating - 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
"He was responsible for initiating the project."
"She took the lead in initiating the conversation."
"The company is initiating new marketing strategies."
"The teacher is initiating a new learning program."
"They are initiating a comprehensive investigation into the matter."
Word Game Points
Is INITIATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INITIATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is INITIATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINITIATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is INITIATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINITIATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
