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(transitive) To begin; to start. / To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce. / To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

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initiate

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Source Word

initiate

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/

Verb

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(transitive) To begin; to start. / To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce. / To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

Japanese Meaning

始める、開始する / 原理や基礎を教える、初歩を指導する / 会員にする、秘密結社等に入会させる（入会儀式を伴う）