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Meaning of Initiated
The primary meaning of the word "initiated" is to cause something to start or begin.
Definitions
- The past tense and past participle of the verb "initiate", which means to cause something to start or begin
- * To introduce someone to a new experience, skill, or activity
- * To begin or start something, such as a project or a process
Etymology of Initiated
The word "initiated" comes from the verb "initiate", which is derived from the Latin word "initiare", meaning "to begin" or "to start"
The Latin word "initiare" is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "itiare" (meaning "to go"), and is related to the verb "initium", meaning "beginning" or "start"
The word "initiate" has been used in English since the 15th century, and has evolved to include various meanings and connotations
Example Uses
- The company initiated a new marketing campaign to promote their products
- * She was initiated into the secret society during her junior year of college
- * The city initiated a program to reduce waste and increase recycling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ended
stopped
ceased
terminated
concluded
finished
completed
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suspended
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broken
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