Initiate

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of initiate

start
begin
commence

Antonyms of initiate

terminate
cease
conclude

Collocations of initiate

initiate contact
Frequency: 80 %

He decided to initiate contact with the potential client.

initiate conversation
Frequency: 75 %

She was unsure how to initiate conversation with her new neighbor.

initiate project
Frequency: 70 %

The team was ready to initiate the new project.

initiate action
Frequency: 65 %

It was time to initiate action and address the issue.

initiate change
Frequency: 60 %

The new CEO wanted to initiate change within the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for initiate

  • Phrase: initiate a process
    Meaning: to start or kick off a process
    Usage: The company initiated a process to streamline their operations.