initiate (
http://definr.com/initiate)
adj : having been introduced to something new [syn:
initiated]
n 1: someone new to a field or activity [syn:
novice,
beginner,
tyro,
tiro]
2: someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly
field [syn:
learned person,
pundit,
savant]
3: people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some
field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"
[syn:
enlightened] [ant:
uninitiate]
v 1: bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a
foundation" [syn:
originate,
start]
2: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the
development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered
heart transplants" [syn:
pioneer]
3: accept young people into society, usually with some rite;
"African men are initiated when they reach puberty" [syn:
induct]
4: bring up a topic for discussion [syn:
broach]
5: prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to
World War Two" [syn:
lead up]