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

“The other hazard is the explosion itself. And it sounds like it’s already the reaction has already initiated, and that’s where the worry comes in for the explosion,” Picazo said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Some chemical reactions can be initiated with heat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"We kept on good terms and it was one of those moments when the timing was right," Raducanu, who initiated the move by sending Richardson a text, told BBC Sport.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A host of investment banks initiated coverage of X-Energy on Tuesday as the quiet period on firms involved in its IPO lifted.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Hunts were usually initiated by one man, the mwini chisokole, or owner of the hunt, who called together all the willing men from the surrounding villages.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba

Related Words

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