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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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The brokerage initiates coverage of the stock with an add rating and a target price of 7.90 baht.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Oppenheimer initiates Palantir with an Outperform rating and a $200 target, citing Palantir’s AI platform and growing government and commercial markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Nomura initiates coverage of the stock with a buy rating and target price of 490.00 rupees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Evercore ISI initiates Sandisk with an Outperform rating and a $1,200 price target.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I train my eyes on the floor and stand behind the Dauntless-born initiates who chose to return to their own faction.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth