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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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According to Sato’s lawsuit, the chief initiated a complaint against her for insubordination, and she was disciplined with a reprimand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

At the fact-finding hearing, Furness said Albon had initiated legal proceedings to support his immigration position to stay in the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“I had no knowledge at the time I initiated any communications with Mr. Ammel that he was located in North Carolina at the time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Mizuho also initiated coverage of Equifax with an Outperform rating and TransUnion with a Neutral rating.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Everyone who is going to be initiated has to go cut arrows.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola