word
Initiate
Ih-NIH-shee-ayt
/ˌɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
initiate
Dictionary meaning
People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity.
Examples
- It is very familiar to the initiate.
- They initiated a new program.
Synonyms: enlightened
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