English · Word Candidate

initiate

/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: initiates · initiating · initiated

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin; to start.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu; khởi đầu

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Verb

Examples

How are changes of this sort to be initiated?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hướng dẫn trong các nguyên tắc cơ bản; giới thiệu

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Verb

Examples

Divine Providence would only initiate and enter mankind into the useful knowledge of her, leaving the rest to employ our industry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A new member of an organization.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thành viên mới của tổ chức

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người đã trải qua lễ khai tâm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “initiate” mean?

To begin; to start.

Is “initiate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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