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According to WordNet, the verb "initiate" has 5 sense(s).

200539546 set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II".

201628449 bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation".

202390470 accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty".

201641914 take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants".

200964911 bring up a topic for discussion.

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