Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Initiated.
Initiated - as a noun
Someone new to a field or activity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginnernovicetirotyroHypernyms (Closely Related)
unskilled personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
learned personpunditsavantHypernyms (Closely Related)
bookmanscholarscholarly personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
Example: "It is very familiar to the initiate"
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enlightenedAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uninitiateInitiated - as a verb
Bring into being
Example: "He initiated a new program"
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originatestartHypernyms (Closely Related)
createmakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Example: "This south african surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pioneerHypernyms (Closely Related)
causedomakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Example: "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
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inductBring up a topic for discussion
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broachHypernyms (Closely Related)
discusshash outtalk overHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
Example: "Hitler's attack on poland led up to world war ii"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead upExample Sentences
"She initiated the conversation by asking about his hobbies."
"They initiated a new project to improve efficiency."
"He initiated the peace negotiations between the two countries."
"The company initiated a marketing campaign to attract more customers."
"She initiated the process of starting her own business."
Word Game Points
Is INITIATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INITIATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is INITIATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINITIATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is INITIATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINITIATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.