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initiatives

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/i-nish-uh-tivz/Word FrequencyCommon (5.29)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

A beginning; a first move.

In a Sentence

“The essay uses initiatives to make the point more precise.”

Published Usage Examples

“We should be focused on them, but energy and health care are not short term initiatives.”

“"A fall back plan with short term initiatives" will kick in, according to Dan.”

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Origin

From Latin 'initiare' (to begin), from 'initium' (a beginning).

Common Phrases

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Synonyms

direct initiative

Antonyms

conclusionsendingsfollow-upsinactionpassivity

Related Words

initiatives

Poetry examples for “initiatives”

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