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initiate in Tagalog

magsimula

/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/

initiate in Tagalog: magsimula, mag-umpisa. In English, initiate means to begin; to start.

Tagalog words for initiate

to begin; to start
magsimula, mag-umpisa

English 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.
  4. verb To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.

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Questions about initiate in Tagalog

What is the meaning of initiate in Tagalog?
Initiate in Tagalog is magsimula, mag-umpisa.
Ano ang initiate sa Tagalog?
Initiate: magsimula, mag-umpisa.
What does initiate mean in English?
Initiate means to begin; to start.

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