initiates

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

Example Sentences

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Berkshire Hathaway initiates positions in Delta and Macy’s but sells its holding in UnitedHealth.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

China Merchant Securities International initiates buy ratings for both stocks, noting that they are accelerating their commercialization path.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The brokerage initiates coverage of the stock with an add rating and a target price of 7.90 baht.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

UOB Kay Hian initiates coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a target price of 750.00 rupiah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

And the transfer initiates with forgiving parents will be able to see them again too.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth