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initiate vs address

address vs initiate

initiate and address both are nouns.

initiate and address both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initiate Yes No Yes No
address Yes No Yes No
As verbs, address is a hyponym of initiate; that is, address is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:
  • initiate: bring up a topic for discussion
  • address: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Other hyponyms of initiate include cover, deal, handle, plow, treat.
initiate (noun) address (noun)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
someone new to a field or activity the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
the manner of speaking to another individual
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
initiate (verb) address (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
bring up a topic for discussion speak to
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of speak to someone
bring into being give a speech to
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite put an address on (an envelope)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
direct a question at someone
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
access or locate by address
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Difference between initiate and address

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