'Initiating' definitions:
Definition of 'Initiating'
From: GCIDE
- Initiate \In*i"ti*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Initiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Initiating.] [L. initiatus, p. p. of initiare to begin, fr. initium beginning. See Initial.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon. [1913 Webster]
- How are changes of this sort to be initiated? --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce. [1913 Webster]
- Providence would only initiate mankind into the useful knowledge of her treasures, leaving the rest to employ our industry. --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]
- To initiate his pupil into any part of learning, an ordinary skill in the governor is enough. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies. [1913 Webster]
- The Athenians believed that he who was initiated and instructed in the mysteries would obtain celestial honor after death. --Bp. Warburton. [1913 Webster]
- He was initiated into half a dozen clubs before he was one and twenty. --Spectator. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Initiating'
- Initial,
- Initialed,
- Initialing,
- Initially,
- Initials,
- Initiate,
- Initiated,
- Initiation,
- Initiative,
- Initiator,
- initialization,
- initialize,
- Initial velocity,
- initial offering,
- initial reserve,
- initial rhyme,
- peace initiative,
- Initiate tenant by courtesy,
- initial public offering,
- revolutionary proletarian initiative nuclei