Initiate and Open

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Initiate

Initiate verb - To be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of.

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Open is a synonym for initiate in start topic. In some cases you can use "Open" instead a verb "Initiate", when it comes to topics like begin, institute. popular alternative

Nearby Words: initial, initiative, initiation, initiated, initiator

Open

Open verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

Usage example: we will open the proceedings tomorrow with a short ceremony

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Initiate is a synonym for open in start topic. You can use "Initiate" instead a verb "Open", if it concerns topics such as begin. popular alternative

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

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path	initiate path	open path
fight	initiate fight	open fight

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A contrast to the Filipino revolutionary organization KKK (not that KKK) initiation ceremony where the initiate would cut open an arm vein and use the blood as quill pen ink to write his name on the members' list.

Source: Blood Brothers

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