INITIATE

Definition of INITIATE

  1. (verb)bring into being
  2. (verb)take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  3. (verb)accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
  4. (verb)bring up a topic for discussion
  5. (verb)set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
  6. (noun)someone new to a field or activity
  7. (noun)someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
  8. (noun)people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity