initiate

US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
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1.

cause (something) to begin

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The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign.
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He will initiate the discussion at the meeting.
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beginstartcommencelaunchinstigate
2.

admit (someone) into a secret society or group, typically with a ritual

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New members are initiated into the fraternity with a special ceremony.
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She was initiated into the ancient rites of the tribe.
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admitinductinstallintroduceorient
1.

a person who has been initiated into a secret society or group

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The new initiate was eager to learn the group's traditions.
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Only an initiate can understand the hidden meanings.
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novicebeginnerapprenticeneophytedisciple
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initialinitiativeinitiallyinitiationinitial public offering