Initiate
[n] people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"
[n] someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
[n] someone new to a field or activity
[adj] having been introduced to something new
[v] prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War Two"
[v] bring up a topic for discussion
[v] bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
[v] take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
[v] accept young people into society, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
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Synonyms
beginner, broach, enlightened, experienced, induct, initiated, lead up, learned person, novice, originate, pioneer, pundit, savant, start, tiro, tyro
Related Terms
abecedarian, accept, accomplished, activate, actuate, admit, affiliate, alphabetarian, apprentice, articled clerk, associate, at concert pitch, begin, beginner, belonger, boot, break ground, break the ice, bring up, broach, brother, card-carrier, card-car