Initiates Meaning in English
word · lemma: initiate
ˌɪˈnɪʃiəts
ih-NISH-ee-ates
ɪˈnɪʃieɪts
ih-NISH-ee-ayts
Definition
Starts something or causes something to begin. It can also mean to formally admit someone into a group or organization.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or technical; used for beginning processes, programs, or ceremonies. Common collocation: 'initiate a process/plan/investigation.' Less common for everyday activities; don't confuse with just 'start.'
Spanish: inicia - comienzaPortuguese (BR): inicia - começaPortuguese (PT): inicia - começaChinese (Simplified): 启动 - 开始Chinese (Traditional): 啟動 - 開始Hindi: आरंभ करता है - शुरू करता हैArabic: يبدأ - يشرعBengali: প্রারম্ভ করে - শুরু করে - সদস্যপদ প্রদান করেRussian: начинает - инициирует - посвящает (в члены)Japanese: 開始する - 始める - 入会させるVietnamese: khởi xướng - bắt đầu - kết nạp (thành viên)Korean: 시작하다 - 개시하다 - 입회시키다Turkish: başlatır - başlar - üye yaparUrdu: آغاز کرتا ہے - شروع کرتا ہے - رکن بناتا ہےIndonesian: memulai - menginisiasi - melantik (menjadi anggota)
Example Sentences
The teacher initiates the lesson with a story.
basic
She initiates the meeting every Monday.
basic
The company initiates a new project.
basic
Once he initiates the process, everyone else follows.
natural
The club initiates new members every year with a special ceremony.
natural
Who usually initiates conversations in your group?
natural