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initiated

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
introduced into
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proposed
STRONG
admitted entered inserted instituted originated sponsored
WEAK
brought into put into
ADJECTIVE
begun
Synonyms
STRONGEST
established started
STRONG
inaugurated
ADJECTIVE
having undergone initiation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved drafted instructed introduced passed received
STRONG
accepted acknowledged admitted coached confirmed conscripted grounded inducted installed tutored
WEAK
called up instated made a member of made part of

Example Sentences

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The 25th Amendment can be initiated by the vice president and a majority of cabinet members should they determine the president is unfit to discharge his or her powers and duties in office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The years-long defamation proceedings - initiated by Roberts-Smith - marked the first time in history that any court had examined claims of war crimes by Australian forces.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Benchmark analyst Yi Fu Lee initiated coverage of the shares with a buy rating and a $450 price target on Tuesday, and now 92% of the analysts tracked by FactSet have bullish stances.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee initiated coverage of Seagate Technology with an Overweight rating and a $525 target price.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Before long, La Madrina initiated Felicia into the elehes and gave her the necklaces of the saints that would protect her from evil.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García