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initiated
[ ih-nish-ee-ey-tid ]
adjective
- already having some knowledge of or experience in a particular art or subject:
While other shows have faded into obscurity, Twin Peaks continues to capture the imaginations of new and initiated viewers alike.
- admitted or accepted with formal rites into an organization or group, adult society, secret knowledge, etc.:
He is an initiated Wiccan priest, a healer and seer, and a keen student of natural medicine.
- begun, originated, or set going:
Despite the initiated reforms, markets are not convinced that this EU member country will be able to avoid restructuring its debt.
- Government. proposed by initiative:
In such cases a group of citizens can propose an initiated constitutional amendment to the people for a statewide vote.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of initiate ( def ).
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·-··پ·· adjective
- ܲ···پ·· adjective
- ɱ-··پ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of initiated1
Example Sentences
The break up deal was initiated by Boeing which wants to bring Spirit back in house as part of its efforts to tackle manufacturing problems.
Those cities — which ended up with no damage from the fires — initiated their evacuations before the final late alert was issued for west Altadena at 5:42 a.m., according to records of archived alerts.
However, Mr Dudley says that a "chequeo" is not a rank but is instead used to refer to recruits who are yet to be initiated.
The suspected shooter fled and, within minutes, police initiated a pursuit, Sutter said.
“Immediately upon learning of the reprehensible allegations in this case, Torrance police detectives initiated a vigorous investigation that resulted in criminal charges, and ultimately led to today’s guilty pleas,” Lt.
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