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English to English adjective
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Unpracticed; untried; new. | source: webster1913 noun
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someone new to a field or activity | source: wordnet30
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someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | source: wordnet30
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people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity |
• it is very familiar to the initiate
source: wordnet30
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One who is, or is to be, initiated. | source: webster1913 verb Example:
• He initiated a new program
• Start a foundation
source: wordnet30
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take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of |
• This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
source: wordnet30
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accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite |
• African men are initiated when they reach puberty
source: wordnet30
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bring up a topic for discussion | source: wordnet30
| 10 |
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for |
• Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II
source: wordnet30
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To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon. | source: webster1913
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To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative. | source: webster1913
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