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🚀initiative

noun
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
initiated initiatives
initiative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning initiative synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison initiative collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

The ability to assess and start things independently; a new plan or action.
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example Sentences

The government launched a new initiative to support small businesses.

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

Joint initiatives are driving innovation.

Example Expressions

take the initiative

Synonyms

plan, action, scheme, enterprise, drive, effort, project
Entry 1
plan, action, scheme, enterprise, drive
Entry 2
effort, enterprise, project, plan, scheme
Entry 3
enterprise, effort

Antonyms

inaction, hesitation, inactivity, passivity, lethargy
Entry 1
inaction, hesitation
Entry 2
inactivity, passivity, inaction, lethargy
Entry 3
lethargy, passivity

Collocations

new initiative, policy initiative, take initiative

More Example Sentences

Collecting rainwater is a good initiative.

They were chosen to support the new initiative.

I want to go back to my community and start an educational initiative.

What kind of initiatives does this organization take regarding diversity and inclusion?

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