initiate in Latin
initiate in Latin is initio, initiō — initiate means to start something, especially a formal process.
initiate in Latin
initio
initiō
(transitive) To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.
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 Latin?
"initiate" in Latin is initio, initiō. 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 Latin, "initiate" is initio, initiō.
Are there other ways to say "initiate" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "initiate": initio, initiō.
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