initiates

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start, introduce v.
teach v.

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

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initiates

The bank initiates coverage of DHL with an outperform rating and 67 euro price target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

TD Cowen initiates coverage on IQM’s U.S.-listed shares with a Buy rating, citing the quantum developer’s early market lead.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Rocket Lab secures 20 additional launches for Synspective, while Citi initiates coverage with a Buy rating and $105 price target.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

StoneX initiates coverage of Viking with a buy rating and a $99 price target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

One of the Dauntless-born initiates touches Four’s shoulder and asks, “When your team won, where did you put the flag?”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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