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initiate
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
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noun
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
“it is very familiar to the initiate”
noun
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
noun
someone new to a field or activity
verb
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
“Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II”
verb
bring up a topic for discussion
verb
bring into being
“He initiated a new program”
verb
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
“This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants”
verb
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
“African men are initiated when they reach puberty”
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it is very familiar to the initiate
Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II
He initiated a new program
Start a foundation
This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
African men are initiated when they reach puberty
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