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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Initiate \In*i"ti*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Initiated}; p. pr & vb n. {Initiating}.] [L. initiatus p. p. of initiare to begin, fr initium beginning. See {Initial}.] 1. To introduce by a first act to make a beginning with to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon How are changes of this sort to be initiated? --I. Taylor. 2. To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce. Providence would only initiate mankind into the useful knowledge of her treasures, leaving the rest to employ our industry. --Dr. H. More To initiate his pupil into any part of learning, an ordinary skill in the governor is enough. --Locke. 3. To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies. The Athenians believed that he who was initiated and instructed in the mysteries would obtain celestial honor after death. --Bp. Warburton He was initiated into half a dozen clubs before he was one and twenty. --Spectator.
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