Initiate Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭ-nĭshē-āt
To introduce
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. induct
  2. instate
  3. inaugurate
  4. install
  5. broach
  6. originate
  7. admit
  8. invest
  9. start
Antonyms:
  1. finish
  2. complete
  3. end
  4. conclude
  5. terminate
  6. close
Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. lead-up
To set going by taking the first step; begin:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. begin
People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. enlightened
Antonyms:
  1. uninitiate

Words Related to Initiate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Initiate Sentence Examples

  • But he declined to initiate a schism.

  • The class to which he belonged was the only one which could afford to initiate improvements.

  • There are several ways to initiate these discussions.

  • Leopold had wisely decided to initiate a conciliatory policy in Hungary.

  • He can initiate proposals for new laws (projets de loi).

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