initiates
i-ni-ti-ates
verb
Starts a process or action; formally introduces someone to a group or skill.
"The committee initiates new policies annually."
noun
People who have recently been introduced to a new skill, group, or secret knowledge.
"The initiates gathered for their first ceremony."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: lead up, initiate, induct, tyro, beginner, tiro, novice, broach, savant, learned person, pundit, pioneer
Antonyms: uninitiate