All initiate synonyms
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I i verb initiate
- start β to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- begin β To begin to do something means to start doing it.
- launch β to set (a boat or ship) in the water.
- institute β to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government.
- set up β the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
- take up β the act of taking.
- trigger β a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.
- inaugurate β to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.
- open β not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- commence β When something commences or you commence it, it begins.
- introduce β to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
- invest β to put (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.
- originate β to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
- pioneer β a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
- admit β If you admit that something bad, unpleasant, or embarrassing is true, you agree, often unwillingly, that it is true.
- install β to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
- induct β to install in an office, benefice, position, etc., especially with formal ceremonies: The committee inducted her as president.
- intro β an introduction.
- familiarize β to make (onself or another) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
- coach β A coach is someone who trains a person or team of people in a particular sport.
- edify β to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer.
- indoctrinate β to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., especially to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view.
- brief β Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
- inform β to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival.
- instruct β to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
- train β Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- set off β to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- instigate β to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
- enter β Come or go into (a place).
- instal β to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
- catechize β to teach or examine by means of questions and answers
- teach β to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
- tutor β a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor.
- enlighten β Give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
- familiarise β to make (onself or another) well-acquainted or conversant with something.
- break the ice β to relieve shyness or reserve, esp between strangers
- come out with β If you come out with a remark, especially a surprising one, you make it.
- come up with β If you come up with a plan or idea, you think of it and suggest it.
- dream up β a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
- make up β the style or manner in which something is made; form; build.
- take in β the act of taking.
- instate β to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
- kick off β the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot or feet.
- set in motion β prompt, cause to begin
noun initiate
- pledge β a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something: a pledge of aid; a pledge not to wage war.
- recruit β a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
- freshman β a student in the first year of the course at a university, college, or high school.
- inductee β a person inducted into military service.
- newcomer β a person or thing that has recently arrived; new arrival: She is a newcomer to our city. The firm is a newcomer in the field of advertising.
- pledgee β a person to whom a pledge is made or with whom something is deposited as a pledge.