initiates

VERB

start, introduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence inaugurate institute launch open set up take up trigger

STRONG

admit enter induct install intro invest originate pioneer

WEAK

break the ice come out with come up with dream up get ball rolling get feet wet get under way instate kick off make up set in motion take in usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease close complete conclude end finish halt stop

STRONG

expel reject

WEAK

ignore neglect terminate

VERB

teach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

introduce

STRONG

brief coach edify enlighten familiarize indoctrinate induct inform instruct invest train

WEAK

instate

Antonyms

STRONG

hide learn neglect secret

WEAK

close conclude end finish ignore terminate

Example Sentences

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Barclays initiates coverage on IBM with an Overweight rating and a $350 price target.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The broker initiates coverage on Australia’s Paladin Energy, Boss Energy and NexGen Energy, all with buy ratings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway initiates positions in Delta and Macy’s but sells its holding in UnitedHealth.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Macquarie Capital initiates coverage of Laopu Gold with an underperform rating and HK$453.00 target price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

When all the initiates stand on solid ground again, Lauren and Four lead us down a narrow tunnel.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth