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Initiate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To cause something to begin or take first steps in a process or action.

Senses:

1. To start or begin something.
2. To introduce someone into a group or organization.
3. To teach or instruct someone in a particular activity or skill.
4. To activate or set in motion a process or procedure.
5. To engage in the first steps of a conversation or interaction.

Examples:

• I will initiate the project by sending out the necessary emails.
• The company decided to initiate a mentoring program for new employees.
• She initiated him into the secret society with a solemn ceremony.
• The professor will initiate the students into the principles of quantum mechanics.
• Pressing the power button will initiate the startup sequence.
• He waited for her to initiate the conversation before speaking.

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