initiate 3
verbdomain: v society
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Examples
- 1.African men are initiated when they reach puberty
Hypernym
admit 3
verb
allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
EnglishDerivationally related form
initiation 1
noun
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
initiate 3
noun
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
initiate 2
noun
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
initiate 1
noun
someone new to a field or activity
