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initiate (EN)
werkwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord

werkwoord “initiate”

infinitief initiate; hij initiates; verleden tijd initiated; volt. deelw. initiated; ger. initiating
  1. initiëren
    The company initiated a new training program for all new employees.
  2. inwijden (in de basisbeginselen)
    The company decided to initiate new employees into the corporate culture with a week-long orientation program.
  3. inwijden (officieel lid maken)
    She was initiated into the ancient society through a secret ceremony in the woods.

zelfstandig naamwoord “initiate”

enkelvoud initiate, meervoud initiates of ontelbaar
  1. nieuweling
    After the ceremony, the new initiates were welcomed into the secret society with open arms.