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initiative

[ih-nish-uh-tiv, ih-nish-ee-uh-] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə tɪv, ɪˈnɪʃ i ə- /
NOUN
eagerness to do something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action drive leadership push
STRONG
ambition dynamism energy enterprise enthusiasm get-up-and-go gumption inventiveness moxie originality punch resource resourcefulness spunk steam vigor
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy cowardice idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy

Example Sentences

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Beijing and Islamabad on Tuesday issued a joint five-point peace initiative to “restore peace and stability” in the region, Pakistan’s and China’s foreign ministries said on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rocket Lab has a number of initiatives underway.

From MarketWatch

He previously provided financial support for scholarships at Eton and initiatives linked to Pembroke College.

From BBC

Heavy investment in AI initiatives caused Oracle’s free cash flow to turn negative in fiscal 2025.

From MarketWatch

The bank plans to hire 1,000 bankers for the initiative and to boost support for small businesses by about 43% to 10 million businesses over the next several years.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.