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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.

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

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Evercore, led by Amit Daryanani, initiated coverage of Sandisk with an Outperform rating and a $1,200 price target, adding that the firm sees a “bull case” of $2,600 a share.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“We have initiated an internal investigation and will take appropriate action based on the findings. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to professionalism and holding our employees accountable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

IBM’s stock fell nearly 22% in 2026, yet one analyst initiated a Buy rating with a $285 price target.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The years-long defamation proceedings - initiated by Roberts-Smith - marked the first time in history that any court had examined claims of war crimes by Australian forces.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Perhaps some key steps in the development of the genetic code, or the Cambrian explosion, or bipedal stature among our ancestors were initiated by cosmic rays.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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