Synonyms of initiation

initiation

noun

i-ˌni-shē-ˈā-shən 

as in inauguration

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization

the initiation of the newest members of the local chamber of commerce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inauguration
• inaugural
• induction
• baptism
• installment
• installation
• investment
• enrollment
• investiture
• promotion
• enlistment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• removal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of initiation

Willis never played guard in college, and, as expected, his initiation hasn’t always been smooth. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

This is an affordable adventure almost anyone can manage and the perfect initiation into western hunting. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

The illicit initiation was revealed Monday as Pennsylvania Atty. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Versions of this initiation practice, which was largely abandoned by the nineties, have been described by anthropologists studying the community. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026