initiate

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

2. 2transitive verb

   To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

3. 3transitive verb

   To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.

5. 5adjective

   Unpracticed; untried; new.

6. 6adjective

   Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.

7. 7noun

   One who is, or is to be, initiated.

8. 8noun

   people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

   "it is very familiar to the initiate"

   Synonyms

   enlightened
9. 9noun

   someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

   Synonyms

   punditsavant
10. 10noun

    someone new to a field or activity

    Synonyms

    beginnernovicetirotyro
11. 11verb

    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

    "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"

12. 12verb

    bring up a topic for discussion

    Synonyms

    broach
13. 13verb

    bring into being

    "He initiated a new program"

    "Start a foundation"

    Synonyms

    originatestart
14. 14verb

    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

    "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"

    Synonyms

    pioneer
15. 15verb

    accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

    "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

    Synonyms

    induct