initiate — to begin or start something; to cause something to begin
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to begin or start something; to cause something to begin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother decided to initiate a family WhatsApp group, and now we get 50 messages a day about her cat.
- The company will initiate a new employee training program next month.
- He tried to initiate a conversation about pineapple on pizza, but it ended in chaos.
initiate
VERB[/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/]
to begin or start something; to cause something to begin
The CEO stands to initiate the merger talks with a firm handshake.
Initiate to communicate, then appreciate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'initiatus', the past participle of 'initiare', meaning 'to begin' or 'to admit into a group'. Originally used in ancient Rome to describe the ritual acceptance of individuals into religious ceremonies or secret organizations, the term evolved to its modern sense of 'to start' or 'to commence'.
Breakdown
in- (into, in) + -itiate (from Latin initiare, to begin) + -ate (verb suffix). The root 'initiare' derives from 'initium' (beginning), related to 'inire' (to enter, go in).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother decided to initiate a family WhatsApp group, and now we get 50 messages a day about her cat.”
“The company will initiate a new employee training program next month.”
“He tried to initiate a conversation about pineapple on pizza, but it ended in chaos.”
“The government plans to initiate new environmental policies.”
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