initiated; initiating
Definition of initiate
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
initiate a program of reform enzymes that initiate fermentation
2
: to induct into membership by or as if by special rites
3
: to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : introduce
initiate
noun
Definition of initiate (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a person who is undergoing or has undergone an initiation
2
: a person who is instructed or adept in some special field
initiate
adjective
Definition of initiate (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: initiated or properly admitted (as to membership or an office)
b
: instructed in some secret knowledge
2
obsolete
: relating to an initiate
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The first known use of initiate was in 1533
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