initiō — meaning in English
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English meaning
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begin
verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
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initiate
verb To start something, especially a formal process.
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start
verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
Senses
initiō is used for these senses in English:
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begin
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
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initiate
(transitive) To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.
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start
(transitive) To disturb and set in motion; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee.
initiate — full definition
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verb To start something, especially a formal process.
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verb To formally introduce someone into a group, often through a ritual or ceremony.
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noun Someone who has just been admitted into a group, or who is well-versed in a particular subject.
