1. initiate

verb. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Bring into being.
Synonyms
go back start date from create make originate lead up set date back
Antonyms
break stay negate affirm disprove
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

2. initiate

verb. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of.
Synonyms
constitute attempt do mount make establish trigger off get up arrange activate devise institute pioneer set off cause strike up spark off spark trigger set about prepare touch off innovate trip plant introduce machinate stage actuate found organise undertake organize
Antonyms
abolish close lower undress dress down
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

3. initiate

verb. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite.
Synonyms
include admit induct let in
Antonyms
exclude underdress sit down lie down go to bed
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

4. initiate

noun. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Someone new to a field or activity.
Synonyms
beginner learner trainee starter landsman entrant fledgling freshman newcomer newbie tiro tyro novice greenhorn landlubber unskilled person fledgeling rookie abecedarian neophyte apprentice tenderfoot lubber cub prentice
Antonyms
fall natural depression stand still hop out decrease
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

5. initiate

noun. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.
Synonyms
pundit polymath savant learned person scholar bookman student scholarly person
Antonyms
inactivity refrain fall short of stay in place unmake
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

6. initiate

noun. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity.
Synonyms
people enlightened
Antonyms
uninitiate best worst
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

7. initiate

verb. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Bring up a topic for discussion.
Synonyms
discuss hash out address handle deal treat broach plow talk over cover
Antonyms
break even lose bottom out top out level
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)

8. initiate

verb. (ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt) Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for.
Synonyms
lead up originate start
Antonyms
wane detach disassemble dissuade
Etymology
initiate (English)
initiatus (Latin)
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