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initiated - 2 dictionary results

in⋅i⋅ti⋅ate

  [v. i-nish-ee-eyt; adj., n. i-nish-ee-it, -eyt] verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing, adjective, noun
Use initiated in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
2. to introduce into the knowledge of some art or subject.
3. to admit or accept with formal rites into an organization or group, secret knowledge, adult society, etc.
4. to propose (a measure) by initiative procedure: to initiate a constitutional amendment.
–adjective
5. initiated; begun.
6. admitted into an organizaton or group, secret knowledge, etc.
7. introduced to the knowledge of a subject.
–noun
8. a person who has been initiated.
Origin:
1595–1605; < L initiātus ptp. of initiāre, equiv. to initi(um) (see initial ) + -ātus -ate 1

Related forms:
in⋅i⋅ti⋅a⋅tor, noun

Synonyms:
1. commence; introduce, inaugurate, open. See begin. 2. teach, instruct, indoctrinate, train.

Antonyms:
1. conclude.
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in·i·ti·ate   (ĭ-nĭsh'ē-āt')   
tr.v.   in·i·ti·at·ed, in·i·ti·at·ing, in·i·ti·ates
  1. To set going by taking the first step; begin: initiated trade with developing nations. See Synonyms at begin.
  2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.
  3. To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.
adj.   (-ĭt)
  1. Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.
    1. Instructed in esoteric knowledge.
    2. Introduced to something new.
n.   (-ĭt)
  1. One who is being or has been initiated.
  2. One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field.

[Latin initiāre, initiāt-, from initium, beginning; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]
in·i'ti·a'tor n.
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