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

Andrew was stripped of his prince title in October 2025 after King Charles initiated a formal process to do so.

From BBC

Notably, at this small size, this was unlikely to have been a purchase initiated by Buffett.

From Barron's

Each team will begin games with two challenges, initiated by a pitcher, hitter or catcher tapping their head within seconds of the call — no dugout consultation allowed.

From Los Angeles Times

Several other Section 232 investigations—on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, commercial aircraft and more—were initiated in 2025, setting the stage for more tariffs in the weeks ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said officers told him the process to cancel the notice had been initiated, but he was stopped at the airport on the day of his flight.

From BBC

Related Words

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