The Clue
Launch (8 letter answer)
The Answer
INITIATE
Tags
Notes
The answer INITIATE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
INITIATE as a noun:
1. (novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate) = someone new to a field or activity
2. (initiate, learned person, pundit, savant) = someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
3. (initiate, enlightened) = people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"
INITIATE as a verb:
1. (originate, initiate, start) = bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"
2. (initiate, pioneer) = take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
3. (initiate, induct) = accept young people into society, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"
4. (broach, initiate) = bring up a topic for discussion
5. (lead up, initiate) = prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II"