INITIATE

Definition

1. noun someone new to a field or activity. — synonyms: novice, beginner, tyro, tiro
2. noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field. — synonyms: learned_person, pundit, savant
3. noun people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity. — synonyms: enlightened
4. verb bring into being. — synonyms: originate, start
5. verb take the lead or initiative in. — synonyms: pioneer
6. verb accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite. — synonyms: induct
7. verb bring up a topic for discussion. — synonyms: broach
8. verb set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for. — synonyms: lead_up