(v. t.) To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with;
to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.
(v. t.) To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the
rudiments or principles; to introduce.
(v. t.) To introduce into a society or organization; to confer
membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious
rites or ceremonies.
(v. i.) To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to
take the initiative.
(a.) Unpracticed; untried; new.
(a.) Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the
rudiments; newly admitted.
(n.) One who is, or is to be, initiated.
