initiate

1. v. t. To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon. Source: opted

2. v. t. To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce. Source: opted

3. v. t. To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies. Source: opted

4. v. i. To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative. Source: opted

5. a. Unpracticed; untried; new. Source: opted

6. a. Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted. Source: opted

7. n. One who is, or is to be, initiated. Source: opted

8. n. someone new to a field or activity Source: wordnet

9. n. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field Source: wordnet

10. n. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity Source: wordnet

11. v. bring into being Source: wordnet

12. v. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of Source: wordnet

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