initiate

/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/verb
Middle School
1

To begin; to start.

2

To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

3

To confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

4

To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing