initiate vs constitute

constitute vs initiate

initiate is a noun but constitute is not a noun.

initiate and constitute both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
initiate	Yes	No	Yes	No
constitute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, constitute is a hyponym of initiate; that is, constitute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:

initiate: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
constitute: set up or lay the groundwork for

Other hyponyms of initiate include strike up, innovate, introduce, activate, actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip, establish, found, institute, plant, arrange, stage, mount, attempt, set about, undertake, devise, get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare.

initiate (noun)	constitute (noun)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
someone new to a field or activity

initiate (verb)	constitute (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for	set up or lay the groundwork for
bring up a topic for discussion	create and charge with a task or function
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of	form or compose
bring into being	to compose or represent
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

Difference between initiate and constitute

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