Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: initiate
IPA transcription: [,ɪn'ɪʃi,eɪt]
Pronunciations of initiate
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: originate, initiate, start
    Meaning: bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
  • Synonyms: initiate, pioneer
    Meaning: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
  • Synonyms: initiate, induct
    Meaning: accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
Usage examples
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Terry Fox, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Alzheimer's disease, License CC BY-SA 4.0