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initiated

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

adjective

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 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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In a statement, ICE said staff found Ramos-Solano unresponsive in his bunk and immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR, while calling emergency services.

From Los Angeles Times

Berkshire followers will also be focused on a potential addition to the company’s stake in Alphabet initiated in the third quarter and of course any new holdings that were purchased in the fourth quarter.

From Barron's

Benchmark analyst Michael Rindos initiated “Buy” ratings on five residential real estate stocks, viewing recent price drops as an opportunity.

From Barron's

Benchmark analyst Michael Rindos initiated “Buy” ratings on five residential real estate stocks, viewing recent price drops as an opportunity.

From Barron's

“We take the FDA’s concerns seriously and have initiated a review of the letter with our legal and regulatory teams,” the company said in a statement.

From Barron's

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