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Meaning of Initiate
The primary meaning of the word "initiate" is to start or begin something, or to introduce someone to a new activity, skill, or knowledge.
Definitions
- To start or begin something, such as a project, process, or activity
- To introduce someone to a new activity, skill, or knowledge, or to teach them how to do something
- To formally accept someone into a group, organization, or society, often with a formal ceremony or ritual
Etymology of Initiate
The word "initiate" comes from the Latin word "initiare", which means "to begin" or "to start"
The Latin word is derived from "initium", which means "beginning" or "commencement"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to begin" or "to start", and later with the additional meaning of "to introduce someone to a new activity or knowledge"
Example Uses
- The company will initiate a new marketing campaign next month
- She was initiated into the secret society with a formal ceremony
- The teacher will initiate the students into the world of quantum physics