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initiated

Pronunciation: [ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd]

Word

Context: "beginning"

(verb) to start something or make it happen. When someone initiates a project, they are the first to kick it off and get things going.

Example

She initiated the new marketing campaign to attract more customers.

Example

He did not initiate any changes to the project, so it stayed the same.

Example

What steps did you take to initiate the discussion?

Context: "ritual or membership"

(verb) to introduce someone to a special group or ceremony. When you initiate someone, you help them become part of something important.

Example

The club initiated new members with a special ceremony.

Example

They decided not to initiate him into the group because he didn't meet the requirements.

Example

What does it mean to be initiated into a secret society?

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