initiate

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initiate

(verb)

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

"The teacher decided to initiate a new project for the class."

Synonyms

commencelaunchtrigger

Antonyms

ceasestopfinish

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'initiare', meaning to set going.
Related word forms
  • noun: initiative
  • adjective: initial

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