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Synonyms
in·i·ti·ate (ĭ-nĭsh́ē-āt́)

[Latin initiāre, initiāt-, from initium, beginning.]

transitive verb: -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates. 

  1. To set going by taking the first step; begin: initiated trade with developing nations. See synonyms at begin
  2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.
  3. To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.

adjective 

  1. Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.
    1. Instructed in esoteric knowledge.
    2. Introduced to something new.

noun 

  1. One who is being or has been initiated.
  2. One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field.

derivatives

in·íti·átor
noun