- initiate⇄adj. 1. initiated.
2. (Obsolete.) having to do with one newly initiated. - initiate⇄initiate, verb, -ated,-ating,noun, adjective.
- initiate⇄noun a person who is or has been initiated.
- initiate⇄noun initiator.
- initiate⇄v.t. 1. to be the first one to start; set going; begin.
Ex. This year we shall initiate a series of free concerts.
(SYN) originate, commence.
2. to admit (a person) by special forms or ceremonies into a group or society.
Ex. The