initiate
 in·i·ti·ate (ĭ-nĭshʹē-āt')tr.v. in·i·ti·at·ed, in·i·ti·at·ing, in·i·ti·ates
1. To set going by taking the first step; begin:
initiated trade with developing nations.
See Synonyms at begin.
2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.
3. To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.adj. (-ĭt)
1. Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.
2.
a. Instructed in esoteric knowledge.
b. Introduced to something new.n. (-ĭt)
1. One who is being or has been initiated.
2. One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field. [Latin initiāre, initiāt-, from initium, beginning. See ei- in Indo-European Roots.] in·iʹti·a'tor n.
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