Ceremonial Terminology

noun the action of beginning something new or introducing something new

• The initiation ceremony marked the beginning of their membership in the organization.
• The initiation process was a bit intimidating, but everyone was welcoming.
• I heard the initiation for that club is a real trip.
• Learning to ride a bike was my initiation into the world of independence.

noun the formal investing of a person with honors or rank

• The investiture ceremony was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world.
• I heard Sarah got her investiture yesterday, she must be so proud!
• Did you see that investiture ceremony? It was lit!
• The investiture of power into the new CEO marked a new era for the company.