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Definition of Initiate
1. Noun. Someone new to a field or activity.
Exact synonyms: Beginner, Novice, Tiro, Tyro
Generic synonyms: Unskilled Person
Specialized synonyms: Abecedarian, Apprentice, Learner, Prentice, Cub, Greenhorn, Rookie, Landlubber, Landsman, Lubber, Entrant, Fledgeling, Fledgling, Freshman, Neophyte, Newbie, Newcomer, Starter, Tenderfoot, Trainee
Derivative terms: Begin
Generic synonyms: Unskilled Person
Specialized synonyms: Abecedarian, Apprentice, Learner, Prentice, Cub, Greenhorn, Rookie, Landlubber, Landsman, Lubber, Entrant, Fledgeling, Fledgling, Freshman, Neophyte, Newbie, Newcomer, Starter, Tenderfoot, Trainee
Derivative terms: Begin
2. Verb. Bring into being. "Start a foundation"
Exact synonyms: Originate, Start
Specialized synonyms: Lead Up, Set, Date Back, Date From, Go Back
Generic synonyms: Create, Make
Derivative terms: Initiation, Initiation, Initiative, Initiatory, Origin, Origination, Originative, Originator, Start, Start, Start, Starter
Also: Originate In
Specialized synonyms: Lead Up, Set, Date Back, Date From, Go Back
Generic synonyms: Create, Make
Derivative terms: Initiation, Initiation, Initiative, Initiatory, Origin, Origination, Originative, Originator, Start, Start, Start, Starter
Also: Originate In
3. Noun. Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.
Exact synonyms: Learned Person, Pundit, Savant
Specialized synonyms: Polymath
Generic synonyms: Bookman, Scholar, Scholarly Person, Student
Specialized synonyms: Polymath
Generic synonyms: Bookman, Scholar, Scholarly Person, Student
4. Verb. Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of. "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
Exact synonyms: Pioneer
Specialized synonyms: Strike Up, Innovate, Introduce, Activate, Actuate, Set Off, Spark, Spark Off, Touch Off, Trigger, Trigger Off, Trip, Constitute, Establish, Found, Institute, Plant, Arrange, Stage, Mount, Attempt, Set About, Undertake, Devise, Get Up, Machinate, Organise, Organize, Prepare
Generic synonyms: Cause, Do, Make
Derivative terms: Initiation, Initiator, Pioneer
Specialized synonyms: Strike Up, Innovate, Introduce, Activate, Actuate, Set Off, Spark, Spark Off, Touch Off, Trigger, Trigger Off, Trip, Constitute, Establish, Found, Institute, Plant, Arrange, Stage, Mount, Attempt, Set About, Undertake, Devise, Get Up, Machinate, Organise, Organize, Prepare
Generic synonyms: Cause, Do, Make
Derivative terms: Initiation, Initiator, Pioneer
5. Noun. People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity. "It is very familiar to the initiate"
Exact synonyms: Enlightened
Generic synonyms: People
Derivative terms: Enlightened
Antonyms: Uninitiate
Generic synonyms: People
Derivative terms: Enlightened
Antonyms: Uninitiate
6. Verb. Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite. "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
Exact synonyms: Induct
Generic synonyms: Admit, Include, Let In
Derivative terms: Inductee, Induction, Initiation
Generic synonyms: Admit, Include, Let In
Derivative terms: Inductee, Induction, Initiation
7. Verb. Bring up a topic for discussion.
Exact synonyms: Broach
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Specialized synonyms: Address, Cover, Deal, Handle, Plow, Treat
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Specialized synonyms: Address, Cover, Deal, Handle, Plow, Treat
8. Verb. Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for. "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"
Definition of Initiate
1. v. t. To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.
2. v. i. To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.
3. a. Unpracticed; untried; new.
4. n. One who is, or is to be, initiated.
Definition of Initiate
1. to originate [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES] - See also: originate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Initiate
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