initiate
Definition
- n. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
- n. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
- v. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
- v. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Word forms
- Past participle
- initiated
- Present participle
- initiating
- Past tense
- initiated
- Third person singular
- initiates
Example sentences
n.
The initiation ceremony for new members was held in the main hall.
a.
The initiate members were excited to meet each other at the event.
vt.
The teacher will initiate the discussion by asking a few questions.