Initiate
/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
To initiate means to start something new, like launching a project, beginning a game, or setting up an event. It's the first step you take to make something happen.
Examples
- The teacher decided to initiate a new reading program to encourage students to explore different genres and discover the joy of literature beyond their usual favorites.
- When my soccer team wanted to improve our skills, we held a meeting to initiate a series of practice sessions focused on teamwork and communication on the field.
- At the science fair, I was excited to initiate my project on renewable energy, hoping to inspire my classmates to think about how we can protect our planet for the future.
Synonyms
begin
start
launch
commence
trigger
activate
Antonyms
finish
stop
end
pause
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