Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for initiated. Search instead for initiierendes.
Definitions

initiated

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
introduced into
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proposed
STRONG
admitted entered inserted instituted originated sponsored
WEAK
brought into put into
ADJECTIVE
begun
Synonyms
STRONGEST
established started
STRONG
inaugurated
ADJECTIVE
having undergone initiation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved drafted instructed introduced passed received
STRONG
accepted acknowledged admitted coached confirmed conscripted grounded inducted installed tutored
WEAK
called up instated made a member of made part of

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kelly Vail, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, said both cases remain on “security hold via court order initiated by the” Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Melius Research’s Ben Reitzes initiated coverage of Micron and Sandisk at Buy on Monday, telling investors not to take their profits and run despite the massive returns the stocks have already delivered.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

A follow-up email minutes later says the refund process for the $12,132 had been initiated and should show up in one or two billing cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

If assets exist, a petition for administration should be filed to appoint a personal representative; in some cases, probate can be initiated by an interested party.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

If we had initiated the dialogue, it would be as if the question had been asked by Johannes Kepler and the answer received by us.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan