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.
Thesaurus
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