Noun
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people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
"it is very familiar to the initiate"
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someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
- learned person -
someone new to a field or activity
Verb
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set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
"Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"
- lead up -
bring up a topic for discussion
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accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
"African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
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take the lead or initiative in
participate in the development of
"This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
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bring into being
"He initiated a new program"
"Start a foundation"