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🚀initiate

verb
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
initially initiated
initiate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning initiate synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison initiate collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

To cause something to begin; to start.
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example Sentences

The company plans to initiate a new training program next month.

The company will initiate a new training program.

Example Expressions

initiate proceedings

Synonyms

begin, commence, launch, start, inaugurate
Entry 1
begin, commence, launch, start, inaugurate
Entry 2
begin, start, launch, commence

Antonyms

end, conclude, finish, terminate
Entry 1
end, conclude, finish
Entry 2
end, finish, conclude, terminate

Collocations

initiate action, initiate process, initiate reform, initiate contact, take the initiative
Entry 1
initiate action, initiate process, initiate reform
Entry 2
initiate process, initiate contact, initiate action, take the initiative

More Example Sentences

I want you to confirm in writing that the refund process has been initiated.

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