B2 adjective 격식체

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.

예시

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1

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.

어휘 가족

명사
initiate
Verb
initiate
형용사
initiate
관련
initiation
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: initiate

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
initiate
Verb
initiate
형용사
initiate
관련
initiation

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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'
🌍

문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: initiate

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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