initiate
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
i · ni · ti · ate
ɪ · ˈnɪʃ · i · eɪt
English Definition
v. begin, introduce
Significado en Español
iniciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt đầu, khởi xướng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: initiate.
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A
transform
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B
begin
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C
conclude
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D
inspect
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B — begin.
“initiate” means v. begin, introduce
Common questions about “initiate”
What does “initiate” mean?
initiate — v. begin, introduce. In Chinese: 开始，发起，介绍.
How do you pronounce “initiate”?
initiate is pronounced /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: i · ni · ti · ate.
Is “initiate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. initiate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “initiate”?
initiate(start)
