initiate
/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To cause an action or process to begin; to admit someone into a secret or obscure society or group.
Key Academic Collocations
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initiateinitiativeinitiativesinitiationinitiatorinitiated
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
commencelaunchinaugurateinstigatetrigger
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The municipal council initiated sweeping transport reforms, designating pedestrianized corridors throughout the historic quarter."
"The flow chart details the protocols medical personnel must follow when initiating emergency intravenous therapies."
"Governments should take the initiative to subsidize research into biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'initiate bold reforms' or 'take the initiative' instead of conversational phrases like 'start doing things'.