Meaning 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.