initiate

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Start something new.

Meaning of «initiate»

verb

start something new

The teacher decided to initiate a new reading program.

Translation

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«initiate» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

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The difference between similar words

make something start

activatemake a machine, card or system start workingPress this button to activate the alarm.

triggercause something to start, often a reactionDust can trigger an allergy.

launchstart something new, like a productThe company will launch a new phone next year.

initiateformalmake an official process beginThe government will initiate a new plan next year.

to begin doing something or to happen

startthe everyday word, also for machinesThe film starts at eight.

beginlike start, a little more written; for events and stagesThe new school year begins in September.

commenceformalformal word, used in official textsThe meeting will commence at nine o'clock.

initiateformalformal; make a process or plan startThe government initiated a plan to help farmers.

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