initiate

/ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/

to cause something to begin

initiate in a sentence

“She initiated the investigation.”

Latin initiare to begin from initium beginning from in- into + ire to go

Related Words

procure

to obtain something, especially with effort

ascertain

to find out for certain; to make sure of

substantiate

to provide evidence to support a claim

corroborate

to confirm or support with evidence

pursuant

in accordance with; following

herein

in this document or statement