initiated

American

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd /

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.

Other Word Forms

quasi-initiated adjective
uninitiated adjective
well-initiated adjective

Etymology

Origin of initiated

initiate ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Shares rallied after Jefferies initiated coverage on the stock at Buy with a $175 price target.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“We have initiated an internal investigation and will take appropriate action based on the findings. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to professionalism and holding our employees accountable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

IBM’s stock fell nearly 22% in 2026, yet one analyst initiated a Buy rating with a $285 price target.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The 25th Amendment can be initiated by the vice president and a majority of cabinet members should they determine the president is unfit to discharge his or her powers and duties in office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Reggie's own adoption of technology very much paralleled what was happening around the country, a phenomenon documented in a series of pioneering studies initiated by the Kaiser Family Foundation in 1999.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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