initiate
i-ni-ti-ate
verb
To formally admit someone into a group, society, or secret knowledge.
"They will initiate new members into the club."
verb
To begin or start a process, action, or formal plan.
"The government will initiate new environmental policies."
noun
A person who has recently been formally admitted into a group or society.
"The initiates were eager to learn the rules."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: lead up, induct, tyro, beginner, tiro, novice, broach, savant, learned person, pundit, pioneer, enlightened
Antonyms: uninitiate