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Synonyms of initiate

3 similar words · 12 opposite words

Another word for initiate is institute. Other synonyms of initiate are induct. The opposite of initiate is end.

Synonyms and similar words for initiate

verbTo begin; to start.

verbTo instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

  • inductTo introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).

Opposite of initiate

nounOne who is oriented in and familiar with a topic or subject; especially, one who is an expert in it.

verbTo end temporarily.

verbMore antonyms

verbTo end incompletely.

verbTo end completely.

verbAntonym(s) of “to begin”.

Meaning of initiate

  1. verb To begin; to start.
  2. verb To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.
  3. verb To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

Full definition of initiate

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Questions about synonyms of initiate

What is another word for initiate?
Initiate has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as institute and induct.
What is the opposite of initiate?
The opposite of initiate is end. Other antonyms of initiate are stop and complete.
What does initiate mean?
Initiate means to begin; to start.

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