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Verb Form of Initiative

Description:

The verb form of initiative pertains to taking the first steps or originating an action.

Senses:

• Sense 1: To initiate or commence a project or task.
• Sense 2: To introduce or propose a new idea or plan.
• Sense 3: To prompt or inspire an individual or group to take action.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

He decided to initiative the construction of a new school in his community.

Local Usage:

In our local neighborhood, we always initiative clean-up events on Saturdays.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

She initiates conversations with strangers to make them feel comfortable.

The team decided to initiate the marketing campaign next week.

Sense 2:

He initiated a new policy to improve employee satisfaction.

The CEO initiated an innovative approach to increase company profits.

Sense 3:

The motivational speaker initiated the audience to pursue their dreams.

The charity event initiated numerous individuals to donate generously.

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