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to initiate
01
to start a new course of action
Transitive: to initiate a process or project
Example
The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign to promote their latest product.
He initiated a discussion on improving workplace productivity during the team meeting.
The government plans to initiate a project aimed at reducing carbon emissions in urban areas.
02
to make the first move in the beginning of a process
Intransitive
Example
He initiated by offering his help before anyone else spoke.
The meeting initiated with a brief moment of silence.
She hesitated briefly, then initiated with a confident step forward.
03
to introduce someone into a secret or exclusive group, often through a ceremony or ritual
Transitive: to initiate sb | to initiate sb into a group
Example
The elders initiated him into the ancient society with a sacred ritual.
She was initiated into the club after passing a series of tests.
The fraternity initiated its new members during the traditional ceremony.
Initiate
01
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
02
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
03
someone new to a field or activity
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