B2 adjective Formal

initiate

/ɪˈnɪʃiət/

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

Ejemplos

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The initiate members of the fraternity were required to learn the organization's history.

The newly admitted members of the group had to learn the organization's history.

2

Only initiate individuals are permitted to access the most sensitive files in the archive.

Only individuals who have been formally introduced to the system can access the files.

3

I'm still an initiate gamer, so I don't know all the advanced strategies yet.

I am still a beginner gamer, so I do not know all the complex tactics yet.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
initiate
Verb
initiate
Adjetivo
initiate
Relacionado
initiation
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'initials' of your name. Your initials are the very first letters; an 'initiate' person is at the very first step of belonging to a group.

Quiz rápido

Only the __________ members were told the true meaning of the organization's hidden symbols.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: initiate

Ejemplos

1

The initiate members of the fraternity were required to learn the organization's history.

everyday

The newly admitted members of the group had to learn the organization's history.

2

Only initiate individuals are permitted to access the most sensitive files in the archive.

formal

Only individuals who have been formally introduced to the system can access the files.

3

I'm still an initiate gamer, so I don't know all the advanced strategies yet.

informal

I am still a beginner gamer, so I do not know all the complex tactics yet.

4

The researcher provided an initiate analysis of the data before the full report was released.

academic

The researcher provided a preliminary analysis of the data before the full report.

5

We are currently in the initiate phase of the product development cycle.

business

We are currently in the beginning phase of the product development cycle.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
initiate
Verb
initiate
Adjetivo
initiate
Relacionado
initiation

Colocaciones comunes

initiate member a person recently admitted to a group
initiate rites ceremonies for new members
initiate stage the very beginning of a process
initiate knowledge introductory or specialized information
initiate group a circle of people with shared secret knowledge

Frases Comunes

an initiate circle

a small group of people who share exclusive information

initiate level

the starting or introductory level of a skill

the initiate few

the small number of people who have been taught a secret

Se confunde a menudo con

initiate vs initiated

'Initiated' is the much more common past participle used as an adjective, while 'initiate' as an adjective is rarer and more formal/literary.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, 'initiate' is pronounced with a short 'uh' sound at the end (/ɪˈnɪʃiət/), unlike the verb which ends in 'ate' (/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/). It is most frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe people who have been 'let into' a secret.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the verb pronunciation (/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/) for all forms. They also often use 'initiate' where 'initial' or 'beginning' would be more natural for general starters.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'initials' of your name. Your initials are the very first letters; an 'initiate' person is at the very first step of belonging to a group.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'initiatus', the past participle of 'initiare', meaning 'to begin' or 'to admit to secret rites'.

Patrones gramaticales

can be used as a predicate adjective (e.g., 'he is initiate') can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun often synonymous with the noun form 'an initiate'
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Contexto cultural

The word is often associated with secret societies (like Freemasons) or ancient religious 'mysteries' where knowledge was only given to those who passed specific tests.

Quiz rápido

Only the __________ members were told the true meaning of the organization's hidden symbols.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: initiate

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

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for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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