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initiate
noun(in-i-ti-ate)
someone new to a field or activity
Synonyms: beginner, novice, tiro, tyro,
initiate
verb(in-i-ti-ate)
bring up a topic for discussion
Synonyms: broach,
initiate
verb(in-i-ti-ate)
bring into being
Synonyms: originate, start,
Examples:
He initiated a new program.
initiate
noun(in-i-ti-ate)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
Synonyms: enlightened,
Antonyms: uninitiate,
Examples:
It is very familiar to the initiate.
initiate
verb(in-i-ti-ate)
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Synonyms: induct,
Examples:
African men are initiated when they reach puberty.
initiate
noun(in-i-ti-ate)
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Synonyms: learned person, pundit, savant,
initiate
verb(in-i-ti-ate)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
Synonyms: lead up,
initiate
verb(in-i-ti-ate)
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Synonyms: pioneer,

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