initiate in Dutch
initiate in Dutch is beginner, ingewijde, initiëren — initiate means to start something, especially a formal process.
initiate in Dutch
beginner
A new member of an organization.
ingewijde
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.
initiëren
(transitive) To begin; to start.
aanvangen
(transitive) To begin; to start.
beginnen
(transitive) To begin; to start.
starten
(transitive) To begin; to start.
What does "initiate" mean?
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verb To start something, especially a formal process.
"The company initiated an investigation into the complaint."
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verb To formally introduce someone into a group, often through a ritual or ceremony.
"New members are initiated into the fraternity during a private ceremony."
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noun Someone who has just been admitted into a group, or who is well-versed in a particular subject.
"As an initiate, she was still learning the group's traditions."
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initiate in a sentence
- The company initiated an investigation into the complaint.
- Talks were initiated between the two governments last week.
- New members are initiated into the fraternity during a private ceremony.
- As an initiate, she was still learning the group's traditions.
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What is "initiate" in Dutch?
"initiate" in Dutch is beginner, ingewijde, initiëren. initiate means: To start something, especially a formal process.
How do you use "initiate" in a sentence?
Example: "The company initiated an investigation into the complaint." In Dutch, "initiate" is beginner, ingewijde, initiëren.
Are there other ways to say "initiate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "initiate": beginner, ingewijde, initiëren, aanvangen, beginnen, starten.
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