Initiate
verb
To start something for the first time.
They initiate a plan for their new business.
Often appears as...
- initiate a plan
- initiate a process
verb
To accept someone into an organization with a special ceremony or ritual.
She was initiated into the secret society with a special ceremony.
Often appears as...
- initiate into a society
- initiate into a club
noun
A person who has been accepted into a religious group or other organization and is learning its rules.
The initiates were taught the rules and responsibilities of the group.
Often appears as...
- group of initiates
- new initiate
verb
To cause or facilitate the beginning of.
The government initiated a study into the effects of the new legislation.
Often appears as...
- initiate a study
- initiate a review
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To start something for the first time.
They initiate a plan for their new business.
Often appears as...
- initiate a plan
- initiate a process
verb
To accept someone into an organization with a special ceremony or ritual.
She was initiated into the secret society with a special ceremony.
Often appears as...
- initiate into a society
- initiate into a club
noun
A person who has been accepted into a religious group or other organization and is learning its rules.
The initiates were taught the rules and responsibilities of the group.
Often appears as...
- group of initiates
- new initiate
verb
To cause or facilitate the beginning of.
The government initiated a study into the effects of the new legislation.
Often appears as...
- initiate a study
- initiate a review
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2First Moves
Used when describing the very beginning of an action or plan.
The CEO will initiate the company's expansion next month.
Pro Tip 2/2Leadership Action
Often implies that a person in authority is making a new decision or plan.
The director initiated new protocols for data security.
Pro Tip 1/2First Moves
Used when describing the very beginning of an action or plan.
The CEO will initiate the company's expansion next month.
Pro Tip 2/2Leadership Action
Often implies that a person in authority is making a new decision or plan.
The director initiated new protocols for data security.
Pro Tip 1/2First Moves
Used when describing the very beginning of an action or plan.
The CEO will initiate the company's expansion next month.
Pro Tip 2/2Leadership Action
Often implies that a person in authority is making a new decision or plan.
The director initiated new protocols for data security.
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What happens when you...
it's essential to initiate rapid cooling on site in order to lower it as quickly as possible. After any athletic or protective gear has been removed from the victim, place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible,
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
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The family structure of...
and the character who holds back, wants to touch mom, isn't so certain about what's going on here. But the other one's charging ahead all confident. Well, we started measuring how far away a calf will stray from mom, how often do they touch others, how often do they initiate play,
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Peter Saul: Let's talk...
of the sets of notes initiated by a doctor or by a patient. So we started to realize that we had a problem, and the problem is more serious because of this. What we know is that obviously we are all going to die, but how we die is actually really important,
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Initiation With Ants PIPE...
the initiate entrance into adulthood it makes them better men if you live your life without suffering anything or without any kind of effort it won't be worth anything to you despite his long hours of agony ted has promised the
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Why Do We Find Deadly...
size is a feature that newborn babies howl and is something that makes us want to take care of them also a Cheetahs rounded ears and soft furry appearance are characteristics that initiate the caregiving response in humans
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Could You Pass the...
it the ritual not only marks the initiate entrance into adulthood it makes them better men if you live your life without suffering anything or without any kind of effort it won't be worth anything to you despite his long
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How I came to love my...
wearing the burka and I said oh my god I hate it but then the thing is in our family tradition my mother my grandmother my aunts and many cousins they all wear the burka and it's something that's usually initiated at
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
The movement of the diaphragm initiates a sudden intake of air, but the closure of the vocal chords stops it from entering the wind pipe and reaching the lungs. It also creates the characteristic "hic."
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Blood Initiation PIPE...
I am born here to be a man to protect my family tribe and my people the most important thing is to go through the initiation to realize my role as a man in my community
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What happens when you...
it's essential to initiate rapid cooling on site in order to lower it as quickly as possible. After any athletic or protective gear has been removed from the victim, place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible,
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
Video examples
The family structure of...
and the character who holds back, wants to touch mom, isn't so certain about what's going on here. But the other one's charging ahead all confident. Well, we started measuring how far away a calf will stray from mom, how often do they touch others, how often do they initiate play,
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Peter Saul: Let's talk...
of the sets of notes initiated by a doctor or by a patient. So we started to realize that we had a problem, and the problem is more serious because of this. What we know is that obviously we are all going to die, but how we die is actually really important,
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Initiation With Ants PIPE...
the initiate entrance into adulthood it makes them better men if you live your life without suffering anything or without any kind of effort it won't be worth anything to you despite his long hours of agony ted has promised the
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Why Do We Find Deadly...
size is a feature that newborn babies howl and is something that makes us want to take care of them also a Cheetahs rounded ears and soft furry appearance are characteristics that initiate the caregiving response in humans
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Could You Pass the...
it the ritual not only marks the initiate entrance into adulthood it makes them better men if you live your life without suffering anything or without any kind of effort it won't be worth anything to you despite his long
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How I came to love my...
wearing the burka and I said oh my god I hate it but then the thing is in our family tradition my mother my grandmother my aunts and many cousins they all wear the burka and it's something that's usually initiated at
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
The movement of the diaphragm initiates a sudden intake of air, but the closure of the vocal chords stops it from entering the wind pipe and reaching the lungs. It also creates the characteristic "hic."
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Blood Initiation PIPE...
I am born here to be a man to protect my family tribe and my people the most important thing is to go through the initiation to realize my role as a man in my community
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Francois Hollande
French Statesman
We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France's future, but also initiate change across all of Europe.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
Life's too short and too complicated for people behind desks, people behind masks to be ruining other people's lives, initiating force against other people's lives on the basis of their income, their color, their class, their religious beliefs, whatever.
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Queen Rania of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
I think change needs to be egoless. It's not about my leaving my fingerprints or a legacy. It's more important to be part of a process by rolling up your sleeves, being on the ground, initiating projects, starting campaigns - you know, building stuff.
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Sal Mineo
American Actor
No one ever said movies are for developing your range. Hardly anyone gets that opportunity. Which is why I think the stage is so good. It's less bread, but you can play different types, and you can initiate your own projects.
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Saul Williams
American Musician
I am hoping for peaceful transition into a new age. Obama has already played a great role in initiating us into that vision. If he were to be harmed in any way, it would spawn the birth of a million Obamas.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate.
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Shobana
The dance form has been a lifestyle that I was initiated to at an early age. It has been the only constant in my life, like a friend bringing happiness and pain. I cannot imagine living without it.
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Ron Paul
American Politician
The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence.
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Per Mertesacker
German Coach
It is an important part of the role of a centre-back to focus on building up the game and initiating moves.
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Robert Anton Wilson
American Writer
Beyond a certain point, the whole universe becomes a continuous process of initiation.
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Francois Hollande
French Statesman
We need the help of other member countries and leaders who, like us, want to see a change in Europe's direction. That's also my logic when I tell voters that electing me president will not only shape France's future, but also initiate change across all of Europe.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
Life's too short and too complicated for people behind desks, people behind masks to be ruining other people's lives, initiating force against other people's lives on the basis of their income, their color, their class, their religious beliefs, whatever.
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Queen Rania of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
I think change needs to be egoless. It's not about my leaving my fingerprints or a legacy. It's more important to be part of a process by rolling up your sleeves, being on the ground, initiating projects, starting campaigns - you know, building stuff.
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Sal Mineo
American Actor
No one ever said movies are for developing your range. Hardly anyone gets that opportunity. Which is why I think the stage is so good. It's less bread, but you can play different types, and you can initiate your own projects.
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Saul Williams
American Musician
I am hoping for peaceful transition into a new age. Obama has already played a great role in initiating us into that vision. If he were to be harmed in any way, it would spawn the birth of a million Obamas.
Quote examples
John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate.
Quote examples
Shobana
The dance form has been a lifestyle that I was initiated to at an early age. It has been the only constant in my life, like a friend bringing happiness and pain. I cannot imagine living without it.
Quote examples
Ron Paul
American Politician
The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence.
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Per Mertesacker
German Coach
It is an important part of the role of a centre-back to focus on building up the game and initiating moves.
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Robert Anton Wilson
American Writer
Beyond a certain point, the whole universe becomes a continuous process of initiation.
Example 1 of 10
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