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/iniθjaˈtiβa/ ES
/inisjaˈtiβa/ MX
Translation
initiative
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Word origin
From French initiative, from Latin initiare ('to begin, initiate'), from initium ('a beginning'), from inire ('to go in'), from in ('into') plus ire ('to go').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- initium
- English cognates
- initiative, initiate
Grammar
Examples
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She took the initiative to organise the meeting.
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The town council launched an initiative to plant trees.
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Whose initiative was this plan?
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I like employees to have their own initiative.
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What a good initiative to help the neighbourhood!
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 39, lesson 3: iniciativa, adopción, satisfacción and 7 more words.