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initiate vs machinate

machinate vs initiate

initiate is a noun but machinate is not a noun.

initiate and machinate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initiate Yes No Yes No
machinate No No Yes No
As verbs, machinate is a hyponym of initiate; that is, machinate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:
  • initiate: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  • machinate: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
initiate (noun) machinate (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) machinate (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
bring up a topic for discussion arrange by systematic planning and united effort
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
bring into being
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Difference between initiate and machinate

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