INITIATE
Scrabble letter values: I1N1I1T1I1A1T1E1 = 8
Definition
- noun someone new to a field or activity. — synonyms: novice, beginner, tyro, tiro
- noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field. — synonyms: learned_person, pundit, savant
- noun people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity. — synonyms: enlightened
- verb bring into being. — synonyms: originate, start
- verb take the lead or initiative in. — synonyms: pioneer
- verb accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite. — synonyms: induct
- verb bring up a topic for discussion. — synonyms: broach
- verb set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for. — synonyms: lead_up
Examples
- “it is very familiar to the initiate”
- “He initiated a new program”
- “Start a foundation”