initiated

American  

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Government. proposed by initiative.

   In such cases a group of citizens can propose an initiated constitutional amendment to the people for a statewide vote.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of initiate.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-initiated adjective
• uninitiated adjective
• well-initiated adjective

Etymology

Origin of initiated

initiate ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“But you want them to come in and feel initiated, inspired. We give them the manual your body didn’t come with.”

From Los Angeles Times

The policy, which came fully into effect in September 2025, was initiated by the Conservatives and continued by Labour, and marked a "step change" in childcare provision, says Ms Jitendra.

From BBC

They agreed to coordinate Arctic maritime law-enforcement, initiated by their recent joint patrols.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rodriguez initiated text conversations with Perry as recently as August of this year.

From Los Angeles Times

In a prepared statement, the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office said that it received a court order last week initiated by the Los Angeles Police Department to place a security hold on the cases.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• approved
• drafted
• instructed
• introduced
• passed
• received