to begin, set going, or originate

to initiate major social reforms.

to introduce into the knowledge of some art or subject.

to admit or accept with formal rites into an organization or group, secret knowledge, adult society, etc.

to propose (a measure) by initiative procedure

to initiate a constitutional amendment.

initiated; begun.

admitted into an organizaton or group, secret knowledge, etc.

introduced to the knowledge of a subject.

a person who has been initiated.

verb

close , conclude , end , finish , terminate , ignore , neglect

verb

admit , begin , break the ice * , come out with , come up with , commence , dream up , enter , get ball rolling , get feet wet , get under way , inaugurate , induct , install , instate , institute , intro , invest , kick off * , launch , make up , open , originate , pioneer , set in motion , set up , take in , take up , trigger , usher in , brief , coach , edify , enlighten , familiarize , indoctrinate , inform , instruct , introduce , train , approach , embark , get off , lead off , set about , set out , set to , take on , undertake , cause , establish , found , haze , start

noun

abecedarian , fledgling , freshman , greenhorn , neophyte , novice , novitiate , tenderfoot , tyro