1. (v. t.) To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with\; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

2. (v. t.) To acquaint with the beginnings; to instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

3. (v. t.) To introduce into a society or organization; to confer membership on; especially, to admit to a secret order with mysterious rites or ceremonies.

4. (v. i.) To do the first act; to perform the first rite; to take the initiative.

5. (a.) Unpracticed; untried; new.

6. (a.) Begun; commenced; introduced to, or instructed in, the rudiments; newly admitted.

7. (n.) One who is, or is to be, initiated.

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