initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

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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Berkshire followers will also be focused on a potential addition to the company’s stake in Alphabet initiated in the third quarter and of course any new holdings that were purchased in the fourth quarter.

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Benchmark analyst Michael Rindos initiated “Buy” ratings on five residential real estate stocks, viewing recent price drops as an opportunity.

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The bank initiates coverage of the stock with an overweight rating and A$50.00 target.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We take the FDA’s concerns seriously and have initiated a review of the letter with our legal and regulatory teams,” the company said in a statement.

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