in·i·ti·ate ( -nsh  - t )tr.v. in·i·ti·at·ed, in·i·ti·at·ing, in·i·ti·ates 1. To set going by taking the first step; begin: initiated trade with developing nations. See Synonyms at begin. 2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity. 3. To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual. adj. (- t)1. Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority. 2. a. Instructed in esoteric knowledge. b. Introduced to something new. n. (- t)1. One who is being or has been initiated. 2. One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field. [Latin initi re, initit-, from initium, beginning; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]in·i ti·ator n. |
initiate
vb [ɪˈnɪʃɪˌeɪt] (tr)
1. to begin or originate
2. to accept (new members) into an organization such as a club, through often secret ceremonies
3. to teach fundamentals to she initiated him into the ballet
adj [ɪˈnɪʃɪɪt -ˌeɪt]
initiated; begun
n [ɪˈnɪʃɪɪt -ˌeɪt]
1. a person who has been initiated, esp recently
2. a beginner; novice
[from Latin initiāre (vb), from initium; see initial]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  initiate - someone new to a field or activity unskilled person - a person who lacks technical training abecedarian - a novice learning the rudiments of some subject fledgeling, fledgling, newbie, newcomer, entrant, freshman, neophyte, starter - any new participant in some activity tenderfoot - an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living) trainee - someone who is being trained |
| 2. | initiate - someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field polymath - a person of great and varied learning bookman, scholar, scholarly person, student - a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | |
| 3. |  initiate - people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"people - (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively; "old people"; "there were at least 200 people in the audience" uninitiate - people who have not been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it diverts the attention of the uninitiate" | |
| Verb | 1. | initiate - bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation" lead up, initiate - set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II" set - apply or start; "set fire to a building" |
| 2. | initiate - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants" strike up - begin; "strike up a conversation"; "strike up a friendship" activate, actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip - put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident" institute, establish, found, plant, constitute - set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department" stage, arrange - plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion" mount - put up or launch; "mount a campaign against pornography" | |
| 3. | initiate - accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty" | |
| 4. | initiate - bring up a topic for discussion | |
| 5. | initiate - set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II" |
initiate
verb
1. begin, start, open, launch, establish, institute, pioneer, kick off (informal), bring about, embark on, originate, set about, get under way, instigate, kick-start, inaugurate, set in motion, trigger off, lay the foundations of, commence on, set going, break the ice on, set the ball rolling on They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.
noun
novice, member, pupil, convert, amateur, newcomer, beginner, trainee, apprentice, entrant, learner, neophyte, tyro, probationer, novitiate, newbie (slang), proselyte He was an initiate of a Chinese spiritual discipline.
initiate someone into something instruct in, train in, coach in, acquaint with, drill in, make aware of, teach about, tutor in, indoctrinate, prime in, familiarize with I was initiated into the darker side of the work.
Translations
initiate
A. VT [ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt]
1. (= begin) → iniciar, dar comienzo a; [+ talks] → entablar; [+ reform] → poner en marcha; [+ fashion] → introducir
to initiate proceedings against sb (Jur) → entablar una demanda contra algn
to initiate proceedings against sb (Jur) → entablar una demanda contra algn
2. to initiate sb into a society → admitir a algn en una asociación
to initiate sb into a secret → iniciar a algn en un secreto
to initiate sb into a secret → iniciar a algn en un secreto
B. [ɪˈnɪʃɪɪt] N → iniciado/a m/f
initiate [ɪˈnɪʃieɪt]
vt
(= start) [+ process] → initier; [+ talks, discussion, conversation] → entamer, initier
The government has initiated a series of reforms → Le gouvernement a initié une série de réformes.
to initiate proceedings against sb → intenter une action contre qn, engager des poursuites contre qn
to initiate sex → prendre l'initiative des rapports sexuels
The government has initiated a series of reforms → Le gouvernement a initié une série de réformes.
to initiate proceedings against sb → intenter une action contre qn, engager des poursuites contre qn
to initiate sex → prendre l'initiative des rapports sexuels
[+ person] → initier
to initiate sb into sth [+ religion] → initier qn à qch; [+ activity] → initier qn à qch; [+ society, organization] → admettre qn au sein de qch
He wanted to initiate his son into fishing → Il voulait initier son fils à la pêche.
to be initiated into sth → être initié(e) à qch
to initiate sb into the mysteries of sth → initier qn aux mystères de qch
to initiate sb into the secrets of sth → initier qn aux secrets de qch
to initiate sb into sth [+ religion] → initier qn à qch; [+ activity] → initier qn à qch; [+ society, organization] → admettre qn au sein de qch
He wanted to initiate his son into fishing → Il voulait initier son fils à la pêche.
to be initiated into sth → être initié(e) à qch
to initiate sb into the mysteries of sth → initier qn aux mystères de qch
to initiate sb into the secrets of sth → initier qn aux secrets de qch
[ɪˈnɪʃiət] n (= member) [society, group, club] → initié(e) m/f
initiate
vt
(= set in motion) → den Anstoß geben zu, initiieren (geh); negotiations → einleiten; discussion → eröffnen; project → in die Wege leiten; legislation → einbringen; to initiate proceedings against somebody (Jur) → gegen jdn einen Prozess anstrengen
(= formally admit) (into club etc) → feierlich aufnehmen; (in tribal society) adolescents → initiieren
n (in club etc) → Neuaufgenommene(r) mf; (in tribal society) → Initiierte(r) mf; (in knowledge) → Eingeweihte(r) mf
initiate [ɪˈnɪʃɪˌeɪt] vt
initiate [ɪˈnɪʃɪˌeɪt] vt
a. (begin) → iniziare; (talks) → iniziare, avviare; (reform) → promuovere
to initiate proceedings against sb (Law) → intentare causa a or contro qn
to initiate proceedings against sb (Law) → intentare causa a or contro qn
b. (admit) to initiate sb (into sth) → iniziare qn (a qc)
initiate [ɪˈnɪʃɪˌeɪt] vt
a. (begin) → iniziare; (talks) → iniziare, avviare; (reform) → promuovere
to initiate proceedings against sb (Law) → intentare causa a or contro qn
to initiate proceedings against sb (Law) → intentare causa a or contro qn
b. (admit) to initiate sb (into sth) → iniziare qn (a qc)
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