initiate

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

To cause something to begin; to start.

Example Sentences

The company will initiate a new training program.

The company plans to initiate a new training program next month.

Example Expressions

initiate proceedings

Synonyms

begin, start, launch, commence, inaugurate

Entry 1

begin, start, launch, commence

Entry 2

begin, commence, launch, start, inaugurate

Antonyms

end, finish, conclude, terminate

Entry 1

end, finish, conclude, terminate

Entry 2

end, conclude, finish

Collocations

initiate process, initiate contact, initiate action, take the initiative, initiate reform

Entry 1

initiate process, initiate contact, initiate action, take the initiative

Entry 2

initiate action, initiate process, initiate reform