initiate

/i'niʃiit/
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initiate

A young student is initiated into the science club with a simple ceremony.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To cause something to begin; to start or introduce something new: This is the most common meaning, referring to the action of setting a process, event, or system into motion.
    • To formally admit someone into a group or society, often with a special ceremony or ritual: This meaning involves introducing a person into a new status, often involving secret knowledge or rites of passage.
    • To teach someone the basic principles or skills of a subject or activity: This involves introducing a novice to the fundamentals of a field.

  2. Noun:

    • A person who has been formally admitted into a group or society, especially one with secret rites or specialized knowledge: This refers to someone who has undergone an initiation ceremony.
    • A person who is new to a field or activity; a beginner: This is a more general term for a novice or newcomer.
Usage Examples

  • Verb:

    • The company will initiate a new research project next month.
    • The tribal elders initiate young men into adulthood through an ancient ceremony.
    • Her mentor initiated her into the complex theories of quantum physics.

  • Noun:

    • As an initiate of the secret society, he was sworn to silence.
    • She was a quick learner, even for an initiate in the field of robotics.
Advanced Usage

  • "To initiate proceedings": To formally start a legal or official process.

    • The lawyer advised them to initiate proceedings immediately.

  • "To initiate contact": To be the first one to make communication or establish a connection.

    • The diplomat was tasked to initiate contact with the opposing faction.

  • "Fully initiated": Having completed all the required rites or training to be a full member.

    • Only the fully initiated members are allowed in the inner chamber.
Variants and Related Words

  • Initiation (n): The action of beginning something or the ceremony/process of admitting someone.

    • The initiation of peace talks was a welcome development.
    • The fraternity's initiation ritual is famously challenging.

  • Initiative (n): The ability to assess and begin things independently; a new strategy or proposal.

    • She showed great initiative by solving the problem before being asked.
    • The government's new health initiative.

  • Initiator (n): A person or thing that initiates something.

    • He was the initiator of the community recycling program.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Begin, start, launch, inaugurate, introduce, pioneer, instigate.
  • Noun: Novice, newcomer, beginner, neophyte, recruit, member.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Initiate" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meanings are typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms
  • "Initiate into the mysteries of": To teach someone the secret or specialized knowledge of a particular subject or group.
    • The old master initiated his apprentice into the mysteries of the ancient craft.
initiate

A young student is initiated into the science club with a simple ceremony.

Noun
  1. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
    • it is very familiar to the initiate
  2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
  3. someone new to a field or activity
Verb
  1. set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
    • Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II
  2. bring up a topic for discussion
  3. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
    • African men are initiated when they reach puberty
  4. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    • This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
  5. bring into being
    • He initiated a new program
    • Start a foundation

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