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 | Example:
• 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
7 |
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of | Example:
• This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
source: wordnet30
8 |
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite | Example:
• African men are initiated when they reach puberty
source: wordnet30
9 |
bring up a topic for discussion | source: wordnet30
10 |
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for | Example:
• 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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