Words Like INITIATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INITIATION.

28 Alternative Words Similar to initiation

1 Induction Noun      Synonym Words Like Induction
2 Installation Noun      Synonym Words Like Installation
3 Founding Noun      Synonym Words Like Founding
4 Foundation Noun      Synonym Words Like Foundation
5 Institution Noun      Synonym Words Like Institution
6 Origination Noun      Synonym Words Like Origination
7 Creation Noun      Synonym Words Like Creation
8 Innovation Noun      Synonym Words Like Innovation
9 Introduction Noun      Synonym Words Like Introduction
10 Instauration Noun      Synonym Words Like Instauration
13 Trigger Noun      Synonym Words Like Trigger
14 Beginning Noun      Synonym Words Like Beginning
15 Causation Noun      Synonym Words Like Causation
16 Causing Noun      Synonym Words Like Causing
17 Ceremonial Noun      Synonym Words Like Ceremonial
18 Ceremony Noun      Synonym Words Like Ceremony
19 Commencement Noun      Synonym Words Like Commencement
20 Observance Noun      Synonym Words Like Observance
21 Start Noun      Synonym Words Like Start
22 Wisdom Noun      Synonym Words Like Wisdom
23 Wiseness Noun      Synonym Words Like Wiseness
24 Fomentation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fomentation
25 Instigation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Instigation
26 Authorship Noun      Hyponym Words Like Authorship
27 Inauguration Noun      Hyponym Words Like Inauguration
28 Inaugural Noun      Hyponym Words Like Inaugural

5 examples of initiation

1 initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.
2 his dullness was due to lack of initiation
3 the foundation of a new scientific society
4 he was ordered to report for induction into the army
5 he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame

10 definitions of initiation

1 The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced
2 The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.
3 an act that sets in motion some course of events
4 wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
5 the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
6 a formal entry into an organization or position or office
7 The act or an instance of initiating.
8 The process of being initiated.
9 The condition of being initiated.
10 A ceremony, ritual, test, or period of instruction with which a new member is admitted to an organization or office or to knowledge.
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