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.