initiate
verb (used with object)
to begin, set going, or originate.
Example Sentences
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NH initiates coverage of the stock with a buy rating and 400,000-won target price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
They found that GDF15 initiates signaling from the brain through the nervous system, ultimately causing the release of glucocorticoids.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The brokerage initiates coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a target price of 1,598.00 rupees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He says that balance is “100% a predictor of longevity” partly because it initiates a domino effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The next morning, I don’t hear the alarm, shuffling feet, or conversations as the other initiates get ready.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
