■ verb ɪ'nɪʃɪeɪt
1》 cause (a process or action) to begin.
2》 admit formally into a society or group, typically with a ritual.
3》 ( ~ someone into ) introduce someone to (an activity or skill).
■ noun ɪ'nɪʃɪət a person who has been ~d.
Derivatives
initiation noun
initiatory adjective
Origin
C16: from L. initiat- , initiare 'begin'.