initiate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

Definition

To begin or start something, often a process or formal action.

Examples

• The company plans to initiate a new marketing campaign next quarter.

• She was chosen to initiate the discussion on environmental policy.

• After years of planning, they finally initiated the construction of the new bridge.

How to Use initiate

initiate something (prepositional phrase)

To start or begin an action, process, or event. — "We need to initiate a discussion about the budget cuts."

initiate into (prepositional phrase)

To formally admit someone into a group or organization. — "He was initiated into the club as a junior member."

Synonyms of initiate

Words with a similar meaning to initiate:

• start
• begin
• commence
• originate

Antonyms of initiate

Words with the opposite meaning to initiate:

• end
• terminate
• conclude

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