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INITIATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Initiates.

Initiates - as a noun

Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
learned personpunditsavant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bookmanscholarscholarly person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

Example: "It is very familiar to the initiate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enlightened
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uninitiate

Initiates - as a verb

Bring into being

Example: "He initiated a new program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
originatestart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

Example: "This south african surgeon pioneered heart transplants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pioneer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causedomake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

Example: "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
induct

Bring up a topic for discussion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broach
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discusshash outtalk over
Hyponyms (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 up

Example Sentences

"She initiates the conversation by introducing herself."
"He initiates the project by gathering all the necessary information."
"The director initiates the meeting by setting out the agenda."
"The teacher initiates the lesson by asking a thought-provoking question."
"The president initiates the policy change by signing the new bill into law."
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Word Game Points

Is INITIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INITIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is INITIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INITIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is INITIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INITIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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