initiated
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Other Word Forms
- quasi-initiated adjective
- uninitiated adjective
- well-initiated adjective
Etymology
Origin of initiated
Example Sentences
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He reactivated the program in the 1990s, after it had been initiated by the Shah in the 1950s.
In that traditional view, the genome remained largely unstructured until it "woke up" and initiated its genetic program.
From Science Daily
The WEF initiated an inquiry earlier this month following the release of millions of documents related to Epstein by the U.S.
Indeed, the median spread is now lower than it was in January 2022, just before the invasion initiated the most deadly and destructive war in Europe for eight decades.
The company has a policy against employees using proprietary information and has initiated an independent investigation into the incident, the spokesperson said.
From BBC
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