initiate
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
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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
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
The initiate members of the fraternity were required to learn the organization's history.
everydayThe newly admitted members of the group had to learn the organization's history.
Only initiate individuals are permitted to access the most sensitive files in the archive.
formalOnly individuals who have been formally introduced to the system can access the files.
I'm still an initiate gamer, so I don't know all the advanced strategies yet.
informalI am still a beginner gamer, so I do not know all the complex tactics yet.
The researcher provided an initiate analysis of the data before the full report was released.
academicThe researcher provided a preliminary analysis of the data before the full report.
We are currently in the initiate phase of the product development cycle.
businessWe are currently in the beginning phase of the product development cycle.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
'Initiated' is the much more common past participle used as an adjective, while 'initiate' as an adjective is rarer and more formal/literary.
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.
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
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
A2A 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
A2Describes 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
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To 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
A2To 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
A2Following 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
A2Consistency 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
B1Describing 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
B1Describes 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
B1Describing 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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