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Verb Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. The company initiated judicial proceedings against them. The new recruits will be initiated tomorrow night. He was initiated into a secret society. Noun These secrets are known only to a small group of initiates.

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Their close friend, museum curator Patrick (David Dawson), introduces them to a world of culture and adventure, and Tom and Patrick eventually initiate a passionate, clandestine affair.

Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Officers see the Challenger on Interstate 55 and initiate a high-speed pursuit.

Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Its president, Holger Hampf, believes companies such as his should point the way ahead, set out strategic approaches and initiate changes in societal behaviour.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 7 June 2022 When the skin is damaged, fibroblasts physically migrate into the wound to kick-start collagen production and initiate the repair process.

Monique Brouillette, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2022 Tice's parents have pleaded with the Biden administration and previous administrations to take action and initiate diplomatic talks to bring their son home.

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Democrats and others may seek to revive federal lawsuits that were filed early on or initiate new litigation.

Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022 Others have relied only on the compulsory criminal investigation for certain cases, and did not initiate an internal review process.

Sam Stecklow, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Apr. 2022 If so, the court would initiate a series of hearings and evaluations to determine an individualized treatment plan.

Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022

Noun

Many governments around the world initiate programs, stimulating a rapid switch to electric transport with an objective to achieve their net-zero goals and fight climate change.

Nastasya Savina, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The funding will help the institute initiate contact with more language leaders from Oregon tribes and tribal partners throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as the institute’s existing members.

Mckayla Lee, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 The process of initiation itself is a symbolic death and rebirth, as though the initiate becomes a new person.

Robert Launay, The Conversation, 12 July 2022 After later attending a series of Vodou ceremonies in New York and Boston, Jefferson said that she felt called to become an initiate.

Nadege Green, The Atlantic, 29 June 2022 This could limit the company’s ability to raise dividends or initiate buybacks, in a rising interest rate environment.

Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Republicans in Georgia this year passed legislation to let the Georgia Bureau of Investigation initiate probes into alleged election wrongdoing.

CBS News, 11 Apr. 2022 Republicans in Georgia this year passed legislation to let the Georgia Bureau of Investigation initiate probes into alleged election wrongdoing.

CBS News, 11 Apr. 2022

Adjective

Keep your knees straight and initiate from the ankle.

Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 3 May 2022 The contractor has been adding staff in preparation to re-initiate construction.

Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022 According to Watley, an expert instructor will present a presentation and initiate dialogue in a question-and-answer session.

Eplunus Colvin, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2022 This signal could also do something more — which is initiate idle fees for cars that are full or beyond the maximum charging time.

Brad Templeton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 Androgens are involved in the onset of puberty and initiate hair growth in the underarms and pubic areas.

Emilia Benton, Health.com, 27 Sep. 2021 Dialectic will conduct a first-in-human phase 1 dose-escalation study and initiate phase 2 studies.

Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2021 Attacks in Vienna and Dresden in the last year have shown that the group still has the capacity to inspire and initiate acts of ruthless terror abroad.

Sirwan Barzani, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021 Families can pay thousands of dollars and initiate lawsuits, all based on reports that turn out to be flawed.

New York Times, 8 July 2021 See More

单词	initiate
释义	initiate 1 of 3 verb ini·ti·ate i-ˈni-shē-ˌāt initiated; initiating transitive verb 1 : to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going initiate a program of reform enzymes that initiate fermentation 2 : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites 3 : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : introduce initiator i-ˈni-shē-ˌā-tər noun initiate 2 of 3 noun ini·tiate i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət 1 : a person who is undergoing or has undergone an initiation 2 : a person who is instructed or adept in some special field initiate 3 of 3 adjective ini·tiate i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət 1 a : initiated or properly admitted (as to membership or an office) b : instructed in some secret knowledge 2 obsolete : relating to an initiate Synonyms Verb begin constitute establish found inaugurate innovate institute introduce launch pioneer plant set up start See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. The company initiated judicial proceedings against them. The new recruits will be initiated tomorrow night. He was initiated into a secret society. Noun These secrets are known only to a small group of initiates. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Their close friend, museum curator Patrick (David Dawson), introduces them to a world of culture and adventure, and Tom and Patrick eventually initiate a passionate, clandestine affair. Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Officers see the Challenger on Interstate 55 and initiate a high-speed pursuit. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Its president, Holger Hampf, believes companies such as his should point the way ahead, set out strategic approaches and initiate changes in societal behaviour. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 7 June 2022 When the skin is damaged, fibroblasts physically migrate into the wound to kick-start collagen production and initiate the repair process. Monique Brouillette, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2022 Tice's parents have pleaded with the Biden administration and previous administrations to take action and initiate diplomatic talks to bring their son home. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Democrats and others may seek to revive federal lawsuits that were filed early on or initiate new litigation. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022 Others have relied only on the compulsory criminal investigation for certain cases, and did not initiate an internal review process. Sam Stecklow, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Apr. 2022 If so, the court would initiate a series of hearings and evaluations to determine an individualized treatment plan. Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Noun Many governments around the world initiate programs, stimulating a rapid switch to electric transport with an objective to achieve their net-zero goals and fight climate change. Nastasya Savina, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The funding will help the institute initiate contact with more language leaders from Oregon tribes and tribal partners throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as the institute’s existing members. Mckayla Lee, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 The process of initiation itself is a symbolic death and rebirth, as though the initiate becomes a new person. Robert Launay, The Conversation, 12 July 2022 After later attending a series of Vodou ceremonies in New York and Boston, Jefferson said that she felt called to become an initiate. Nadege Green, The Atlantic, 29 June 2022 This could limit the company’s ability to raise dividends or initiate buybacks, in a rising interest rate environment. Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Republicans in Georgia this year passed legislation to let the Georgia Bureau of Investigation initiate probes into alleged election wrongdoing. CBS News, 11 Apr. 2022 Republicans in Georgia this year passed legislation to let the Georgia Bureau of Investigation initiate probes into alleged election wrongdoing. CBS News, 11 Apr. 2022 Republicans in Georgia this year passed legislation to let the Georgia Bureau of Investigation initiate probes into alleged election wrongdoing. CBS News, 11 Apr. 2022 Adjective Keep your knees straight and initiate from the ankle. Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 3 May 2022 The contractor has been adding staff in preparation to re-initiate construction. Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022 According to Watley, an expert instructor will present a presentation and initiate dialogue in a question-and-answer session. Eplunus Colvin, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2022 This signal could also do something more — which is initiate idle fees for cars that are full or beyond the maximum charging time. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 Androgens are involved in the onset of puberty and initiate hair growth in the underarms and pubic areas. Emilia Benton, Health.com, 27 Sep. 2021 Dialectic will conduct a first-in-human phase 1 dose-escalation study and initiate phase 2 studies. Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2021 Attacks in Vienna and Dresden in the last year have shown that the group still has the capacity to inspire and initiate acts of ruthless terror abroad. Sirwan Barzani, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021 Families can pay thousands of dollars and initiate lawsuits, all based on reports that turn out to be flawed. New York Times, 8 July 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Late Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare, from Latin, to induct, from initium First Known Use Verb 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing initiate file/initiate a lawsuit file/initiate a lawsuit Kids Definition initiate verb ini·ti·ate i-ˈni-shē-ˌāt initiated; initiating 1 : to set going : begin Scientists initiated an experiment. 2 : to admit into a club by special ceremonies 3 : to teach (someone) the basic facts about something She was initiated into the management of money. initiate verb 1 as in to establish to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of no one knows who initiated written language Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance establish launch create pioneer introduce found institute begin inaugurate start constitute plant construct organize innovate originate develop invent devise produce set up manufacture concoct fund author father conceive contrive reinitiate expand arrange finance endow systematize subsidize fabricate make up enlarge reinstitute systemize relaunch cook (up) think (up) put up refound Antonyms & Near Antonyms shut (up) close (down) stop terminate abolish nullify annul annihilate halt finish end phase out wind up round (off or out) wrap up See More 2 as in to introduce to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to initiated the new recruits in the unspoken laws of military conduct Synonyms & Similar Words introduce orient educate orientate familiarize accustom acquaint inform expose present wont habituate apprise instruct subject brief school ground warn train enlighten fill in advise verse tell clue (in) reacquaint tip (off) wise (up) 3 as in to induct to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies initiated her as Surgeon General before an army of reporters and photographers Synonyms & Similar Words induct inaugurate install instate receive baptize invest seat enlist enroll accept consecrate enshrine enrol swear in admit take in Antonyms & Near Antonyms can terminate discharge fire muster out Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of initiate are begin, commence, inaugurate, start, and usher in. While all these words mean "to take the first step in a course, process, or operation," initiate implies taking a first step in a process or series that is to continue. initiated diplomatic contacts Begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable, with begin, opposed to end, being the most general. begin a trip began dancing Commence can be more formal or bookish than begin or start. commence firing commenced a conversation The meanings of inaugurate and initiate largely overlap; however, inaugurate suggests a beginning of some formality or notion of significance. the discovery of penicillin inaugurated a new era in medicine While the synonyms start and initiate are close in meaning, start, opposed to stop, applies especially to first actions, steps, or stages. the work started slowly Usher in is somewhat less weighty than inaugurate. ushered in a period of economic decline
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