initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

VERB

start, introduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence inaugurate institute launch open set up take up trigger

STRONG

admit enter induct install intro invest originate pioneer

WEAK

break the ice come out with come up with dream up get ball rolling get feet wet get under way instate kick off make up set in motion take in usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease close complete conclude end finish halt stop

STRONG

expel reject

WEAK

ignore neglect terminate

VERB

teach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

introduce

STRONG

brief coach edify enlighten familiarize indoctrinate induct inform instruct invest train

WEAK

instate

Antonyms

STRONG

hide learn neglect secret

WEAK

close conclude end finish ignore terminate

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Takht-Ravanchi also questioned the US military build-up in the region, warning another war would be "traumatic, bad for everybody… everybody will suffer, particularly those who have initiated this aggression".

From BBC

The Film Heritage Foundation, which initiated its restoration, will also release the film in select theatres across India in March, pricing tickets low to attract younger viewers.

From BBC

The FDA initiated the removal of the warnings in November after a review.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Department of the Navy then initiated proceedings to reduce Kelly’s rank and pay.

From The Wall Street Journal

It initiated “Homecourt Hoops,” a program which has given away 75 outdoor hoops every day.

From Los Angeles Times

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