Definition and Synonyms for Initiate

Definition of Initiate

1. Someone new to a field or activity Noun
2. Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field Noun
3. People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity Noun
4. Bring into being Verb
5. Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of Verb
6. Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite Verb
7. Bring up a topic for discussion Verb
8. Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for Verb

initiator
Noun
derivation
1
1. a person who initiates a course of action
uninitiate
Noun
antonym
1
1. people who have not been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
initiation
Noun
derivation
5
1. an act that sets in motion some course of events
2. an act that sets in motion some course of events
3. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
4. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
5. a formal entry into an organization or position or office
initiatory
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. serving to set in motion
initiative
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. serving to set in motion
2. serving to set in motion

Words Rhyme with initiate

Etymology for initiate