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Initiated Meaning in English

word · lemma: initiate

/ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtəd/
i-NISH-ee-ay-did
/ɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪtɪd/
i-NISH-ee-ay-tid

释义

Started something or caused it to begin, especially a process, project, or action.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

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