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Definition of Initiate

Initiate

  1. To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.
  2. To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
  3. To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.
  4. To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.
  5. Unpracticed; untried; new.
  6. Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.
  7. One who is, or is to be, initiated.

Initiate Quotations

I don't initiate violence, I retaliate.
Chuck Norris

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.
Chen Shui-bian

Does not the very word 'creative' mean to build, to initiate, to give out, to act - rather than to be acted upon, to be subjective? Living photography is positive in its approach, it sings a song of life - not death.
Berenice Abbott

But research confirms that both Republican and Democratic women are more likely than their male counterparts to initiate and fight for bills that champion social justice, protect the environment, advocate for families, and promote nonviolent conflict resolution.
Dee Dee Myers

Research confirms that both Republican and Democratic women are more likely than their male counterparts to initiate and fight for bills that champion social justice, protect the environment, advocate for families, and promote nonviolent conflict resolution.
Dee Dee Myers
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Initiate Translations

initiate in Dutch is de stoot geven tot
initiate in French is initiez, initions, initient
initiate in Hungarian is beavatott
initiate in Norwegian is inviet, innlede, innvie
initiate in Portuguese is novato
initiate in Spanish is iniciar

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