
What is the difference between initiate and start?
May 28, 2012 · The main distinction between to start and to initiate is that you initiate, the first/initial time. It would be rare to initiate something twice or more - you would only do it if the first attempt to …
initiate vs initiated | WordReference Forums
Jul 20, 2009 · An initiate (noun) is someone who has been initiated. Often the sense is of recent initiation and therefore the initiate is a beginner. Initiated is, surely, an adjective, though you could refer to "the …
Difference between launch / start / initiate - WordReference Forums
Sep 30, 2017 · Note that as there is neither possession nor contraction here, the apostrophe is incorrect. As to which word works best, it depends on the effect the writer is aiming for. All are possible, but …
Initiate a contact / Initiate contact | WordReference Forums
Jun 5, 2011 · Sorry It's a typo mistake, I was trying to say: It's my pleasure to initiate contact with you. Can I know why I cant use initiate a contact since contact is plural? Thank you.
initiate the ordering | WordReference Forums
Apr 12, 2018 · Hi, everyone. We will initiate the ordering when the deposit is paid. Did I use the word initiate right? Thanks.
Bring a lawsuit in/to a court | WordReference Forums
Apr 27, 2015 · Your links don't mention "initiate" at all, and the second one doesn't use "bring." The first link talks about bringing a lawsuit "in state court" as opposed to "in Federal court." (Bringing a lawsuit …
I'm an initiate - WordReference Forums
Dec 30, 2020 · initiate - Dictionary Definition initiate: someone new to a field or activity. Synonyms: beginner, novice, tiro, tyro Hi, suppose I just set up an account on this forum. Can I greet the …
initiate entries? - WordReference Forums
Oct 2, 2006 · Hi, everyone:-) Merchant hereby authorizes XXX Bank (Bank), and its processing affiliates, in accordance with this Agreement, to initiate debit/credit entries to Merchant's deposit account, as …
Make/conduct/undertake... an investigation - WordReference Forums
Mar 30, 2013 · Hi, native speakers of English! What is the most common verb that collocates with "investigation"? I'm thinking of the following sentence: "The company made/conducted/undertook an …
take the initiative <or> take initiatives - WordReference Forums
May 25, 2008 · If you do something "on your own initiative", it only means that no-one told you to do it: it was your idea to in initiate it. To "show initiative" means to do things without waiting for someone to …