initiated
word · lemma: initiate
/ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtəd/
/ɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
Started something or caused it to begin, especially a process, project, or action.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or technical; often used in business, science, or official situations: 'initiated a project', 'was initiated into a club'. Not used for daily routines (use 'started' instead). Can have a sense of starting something new or leading the action.
Spanish: iniciado - comenzadoPortuguese (BR): iniciado - começadoPortuguese (PT): iniciado - começadoChinese (Simplified): 发起 - 开始Chinese (Traditional): 發起 - 開始Hindi: आरंभ किया - शुरू कियाArabic: بدأ - شرعBengali: আরম্ভ করা - শুরু করাRussian: инициировал - началJapanese: 開始した - 始めたVietnamese: khởi xướng - bắt đầuKorean: 시작했다 - 개시했다Turkish: başlatıldı - başlattıUrdu: آغاز کیا - شروع کیاIndonesian: memulai - menginisiasi
Example Sentences
He initiated the meeting on time.
basic
The company initiated a new project last month.
basic
She initiated the process to renew her visa.
basic
They initiated talks after months of silence.
natural
A security check was initiated when the alarm went off.
natural
He was initiated into the club with a special ceremony.
natural