Definition of initiate
- v. t. - To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with;
to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.
- v. t. - To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the
rudiments or principles; to introduce.
- v. t. - To introduce into a society or organization; to confer
membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious
rites or ceremonies.
- v. i. - To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to
take the initiative.
- a. - Unpracticed; untried; new.
- a. - Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the
rudiments; newly admitted.
- n. - One who is, or is to be, initiated.