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Detailed Translations for initiative from English to German

initiative:

initiative [the ~] noun

  1. the initiative (start)
    die Initiative; der Anstoß; der Anreiz

Translation Matrix for initiative:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Anreiz initiative; start boost; caprice; drive; impetus; impulse; incentive; incitement; instigation; momentum; spur; stimulant; stimulation; stimulus; thrill; whim
Anstoß initiative; start blow; buffer; bump; bumper; caprice; goal; impulse; incentive; incitement; jab; nudge; punch; push; shove; stimulant; stimulation; stimulus; thrill; thrust; whim
Initiative initiative; start
- enterprise; enterprisingness; first step; go-ahead; opening; opening move
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- first; inaugural; initiatory; maiden
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- enterprise

Related Words for "initiative":


Synonyms for "initiative":


Related Definitions for "initiative":

  1. serving to set in motion1
    • the initiative phase in the negotiations1
  2. the first of a series of actions1
  3. readiness to embark on bold new ventures1

Wiktionary Translations for initiative:

initiative
noun
  1. the ability to act first or on one's own
  2. a new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem
  3. a beginning; a first move
initiative
noun
  1. Anstoß zu einer Handlung oder der erste Schritt zu eben dieser Handlung

initiative form of initiate:

to initiate verb (initiates, initiated, initiating)

  1. to initiate (start off; set)
    initiieren; einführen
    • initiieren verb (initiiere, initiierst, initiiert, initiierte, initiiertet, initiiert)
    • einführen verb (b, führst ein, führt ein, führte ein, führtet ein, eingeführt)
  2. to initiate (suggest; prompt; raise; bring in)
    suggerieren
    • suggerieren verb (suggeriere, suggerierst, suggeriert, suggerierte, suggeriertet, suggeriert)
  3. to initiate
  4. to initiate (inaugurate; install; instal)
    einsetzen; inaugurieren; einsegnen
    • einsetzen verb (setze ein, setzt ein, setzte ein, setztet ein, eingesetzt)
    • inaugurieren verb (inauguriere, inaugurierst, inauguriert, inaugurierte, inauguriertet, inauguriert)
    • einsegnen verb (segne ein, segnest ein, segnet ein, segnete ein, segnetet ein, eingesegnet)
  5. to initiate (engage; operationalize; begin)
    hinzuziehen
    • hinzuziehen verb (ziehe hinzu, ziehst hinzu, zieht hinzu, zog hinzu, zogt hinzu, hinzugezogen)
  6. to initiate (broach a subject; raise; put forward; )
  7. to initiate (propose; raise; bring forward; )
    vorschlagen; vorbringen; einbringen; entgegnen; entgegenhalten; entgegenbringen
    • vorschlagen verb (schlage vor, schlägst vor, schlägt vor, schlug vor, schlugt vor, vorgeschlagen)
    • vorbringen verb (bringe vor, bringst vor, bringt vor, brachte vor, brachtet vor, vorgebracht)
    • einbringen verb (bringe ein, bringst ein, bringt ein, bracht ein, brachtet ein, eingebracht)
    • entgegnen verb (entgegne, entgegnest, entgegnet, entgegnete, entgegnetet, entgegnet)
  8. to initiate (invite; engage; invoke; )
    einladen; engagieren
    • einladen verb (lade ein, lädst ein, lädt ein, lud ein, ludet ein, eingeladen)
    • engagieren verb (engagiere, engagierst, engagiert, engagierte, engagiertet, engagiert)

Conjugations for initiate:

present
  1. initiate
  2. initiate
  3. initiates
  4. initiate
  5. initiate
  6. initiate
simple past
  1. initiated
  2. initiated
  3. initiated
  4. initiated
  5. initiated
  6. initiated
present perfect
  1. have initiated
  2. have initiated
  3. has initiated
  4. have initiated
  5. have initiated
  6. have initiated
past continuous
  1. was initiating
  2. were initiating
  3. was initiating
  4. were initiating
  5. were initiating
  6. were initiating
future
  1. shall initiate
  2. will initiate
  3. will initiate
  4. shall initiate
  5. will initiate
  6. will initiate
continuous present
  1. am initiating
  2. are initiating
  3. is initiating
  4. are initiating
  5. are initiating
  6. are initiating
subjunctive
  1. be initiated
  2. be initiated
  3. be initiated
  4. be initiated
  5. be initiated
  6. be initiated
diverse
  1. initiate!
  2. let's initiate!
  3. initiated
  4. initiating
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

initiate [the ~] noun

  1. the initiate (insider)
    der Eingeweihte

Translation Matrix for initiate:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Eingeweihte initiate; insider
- beginner; enlightened; learned person; novice; pundit; savant; tiro; tyro
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
aufs Tapet bringen bring up; broach; broach a subject; cut; cut into; initiate; put forward; put on the table; raise; reap; sting; throw up; toss in the air; toss up
einbringen bring forward; bring in; initiate; introduce; nominate; present; propose; raise bring; bring along; bring forward; bring in; carry; collect; compensate for; contribute; counterbalance; distribute; gather; hand out; have influence; have something to say; introduce; make good; obtain; produce; put in; ration
einem die Fuchstaufe erteilen initiate
einführen initiate; set; start off adjust; fit in; have influence; have something to say; import; introduce; introduce somebody to; mobilise; mobilize; open; prepare; start
einladen begin; call in; engage; enlist; initiate; invite; invoke; operationalize charge with electricity; entertain; freight; invite; lade; load; recharge; regale; ship; welcome
einsegnen inaugurate; initiate; instal; install bless; consecrate; sanctify
einsetzen inaugurate; initiate; instal; install adjust; administer; adopt; apply; apply yourself; appoint; arrange; avail oneself of; be off; begin; bet; bet on; commence; employ; enforce; engage; establish; feed in; filter in; get under way; handle; implement; insert; instal; install; institute; introduce; introduce somebody to; join the traffic; make use of; mobilise; mobilize; nominate; place in between; practice; practise; put in between; set; set in; set in motion; set up; show enthusiasm; show willingness; start; start to; station; strike up; take; take off; take on; undertake; use; utilise; utilize; wager
engagieren begin; call in; engage; enlist; initiate; invite; invoke; operationalize employ; engage; hire; recruit; set to work; side with; sign on; take side
entgegenbringen bring forward; bring in; initiate; introduce; nominate; present; propose; raise energise; energize; feed; supply; ventilate
entgegenhalten bring forward; bring in; initiate; introduce; nominate; present; propose; raise accuse; bear a grudge; bear malice; blame; blame someone of; discredit; harbour a grudge; have influence; have something to say; hold against; hold it against s.o.; rancor; rancour; rebuke; remove; reprimand; reproach; resent
entgegnen bring forward; bring in; initiate; introduce; nominate; present; propose; raise answer; have influence; have something to say; react; reply; respond
hinzuziehen begin; engage; initiate; operationalize bring up; consult; pull up; raise; seek
inaugurieren inaugurate; initiate; instal; install adjust; bless; consecrate; sanctify
initiieren initiate; set; start off adjust; bless; consecrate; sanctify
suggerieren bring in; initiate; prompt; raise; suggest advise; prompt; suggest; whisper; whisper in someone's ear
vorbringen bring forward; bring in; initiate; introduce; nominate; present; propose; raise advise; appoint; bring forward; bring forwards; consider; construct; elect; fabricate; have influence; have something to say; introduce; make; manufacture; nominate; postulate; present; produce; propose; put forward; raise; recommend; suggest
vorschlagen bring forward; bring in; initiate; introduce; nominate; present; propose; raise advise; appoint; consider; elect; intimate; nominate; present; prompt; propose; recommend; suggest; whisper; whisper in someone's ear
zur Sprache bringen bring up; broach; broach a subject; cut; cut into; initiate; put forward; put on the table; raise; reap; sting; throw up; toss in the air; toss up bring up; broach; raise
- broach; induct; lead up; originate; pioneer; start

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Synonyms for "initiate":


Antonyms for "initiate":

  • uninitiate

Related Definitions for "initiate":

  1. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity1
    • it is very familiar to the initiate1
  2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field1
  3. someone new to a field or activity1
  4. set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for1
  5. bring up a topic for discussion1
  6. bring into being1
    • He initiated a new program1
  7. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of1
  8. accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite1
    • African men are initiated when they reach puberty1

Wiktionary Translations for initiate:

initiate
verb
  1. -
noun
  1. One who has been through a ceremony of initiation
initiate
verb
  1. den Anstoß zu etwas geben

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
initiate beginnen beginnen — initiëren
initiate zum Anhänger machen; werben; anwerben; gewinnen initierrecevoir au nombre de ceux qui font profession de quelque culte particulier, admettre à la connaissance et à la participation de certaines cérémonies secrètes qui regarder le culte particulier de quelque divinité.

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