Synonyms for initiate

Other words for “initiate”, grouped by meaning.

We found 14 synonyms for “initiate”. The most common are novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, learned person.

noun someone new to a field or activity

noun someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

noun people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

Synonymsenlightened
Oppositesuninitiate

verb bring into being

verb take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

Synonymspioneer

verb accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

Synonymsinduct

verb bring up a topic for discussion

Synonymsbroach

verb set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

Synonymslead up

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University