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INITIATIVE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Initiative.

How to pronounce initiative:

US

Initiative - as a noun

Readiness to embark on bold new ventures

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enterprise12enterprisingnessgo-ahead

The first of a series of actions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
first stepopening10opening move
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginning13commencement22start5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Initiative - as an adjective satellite

Serving to set in motion

Example: "The magazine's inaugural issue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
first8inaugural10initiatory13maiden9

Initiative - as an adjective

Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.

In which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.

Example Sentences

"She took the initiative and started a recycling program in her neighborhood."
"The company encouraged its employees to show initiative and take on additional responsibilities."
"He demonstrated great initiative by proposing a new project to improve efficiency."
"The government launched an initiative to reduce unemployment rates."
"The student council organized a fundraising initiative for a local charity."
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Word Game Points

Is INITIATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INITIATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INITIATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INITIATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INITIATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INITIATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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