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INITIATED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Initiated.

Initiated - as a noun

Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
learned personpundit9savant9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bookman15scholar12scholarly person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

Example: "It is very familiar to the initiate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enlightened16
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uninitiate10

Initiated - as a verb

Bring into being

Example: "He initiated a new program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
originate10start5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

Example: "This south african surgeon pioneered heart transplants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pioneer9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

Example: "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
induct9

Bring up a topic for discussion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broach13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discuss10hash outtalk over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

Example: "Hitler's attack on poland led up to world war ii"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead up

Example Sentences

"She initiated the conversation by asking about his hobbies."
"They initiated a new project to improve efficiency."
"He initiated the peace negotiations between the two countries."
"The company initiated a marketing campaign to attract more customers."
"She initiated the process of starting her own business."
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Word Game Points

Is INITIATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, initiated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INITIATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INITIATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, initiated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INITIATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is INITIATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, initiated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INITIATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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