initiate
verb (used with object)
to begin, set going, or originate.
have initiated
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present perfectof initiate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Lindt chief executive Adalbert Lechner said: "The actions we have initiated focus on volume recovery in the second half of 2026 and lay the foundation to regain volume growth momentum in 2027."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Though Cerebras just went public, there are already 11 analysts who have initiated coverage, according to FactSet, with an average price target of $294 and a Buy rating.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Many of those fans took to chanting for the firing of general manager Nico Collins, who is said to have initiated the deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Juventus have initiated discussions with former Napoli and Italy boss Luciano Spalletti, 66, about becoming their head coach after sacking Igor Tudor.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
It was the sort of thing that you wouldn’t have initiated yourself, but wouldn’t have wanted to miss.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
