initiate
adjective
1. (obsolete) Unpractised; untried; new.
2. (obsolete) Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.
noun
1. someone new to a field or activity
Similar word(s): beginner, novice, tiro, tyro
Definition categories: person
2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Similar word(s): pundit, savant
Definition categories: person, bookman, scholar, student
3. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
- it is very familiar to the initiate
Similar word(s): enlightened
verb
1. bring into being
- He initiated a new program
Similar word(s): originate, start
Definition categories: creation, create, make
2. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Similar word(s): pioneer
Definition categories: creation, cause, do, make
3. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
- African men are initiated when they reach puberty
Similar word(s): induct
Definition categories: social, admit, include
4. bring up a topic for discussion
Similar word(s): broach
Definition categories: communication, discuss
5. set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for