initiation vs initiate

initiation and initiate both are nouns.

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

initiation (noun)	initiate (noun)
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new	people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
an act that sets in motion some course of events	someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge	someone new to a field or activity
a formal entry into an organization or position or office

initiation (verb)	initiate (verb)
	set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
	bring up a topic for discussion
	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