
What is the difference between initiate and start?
May 28, 2012 · The main distinction between to start and to initiate is that you initiate, the first/initial time. It would be rare to initiate something twice or more - you would only do it if the …
On the initiative or at the initiative? - WordReference Forums
Sep 18, 2011 · Hallo all, Which preposition do you normally use with the word "initiative" - on or at? My OED gives only one option: "on the initiative", but an online dictionary I prefer to use …
initiate entries? - WordReference Forums
Oct 2, 2006 · Hi, everyone:-) Merchant hereby authorizes XXX Bank (Bank), and its processing affiliates, in accordance with this Agreement, to initiate debit/credit entries to Merchant's …
I'm an initiate - WordReference Forums
Dec 30, 2020 · initiate - Dictionary Definition initiate: someone new to a field or activity. Synonyms: beginner, novice, tiro, tyro Hi, suppose I just set up an account on this forum. Can I …
Initiate a contact / Initiate contact | WordReference Forums
Jun 5, 2011 · Sorry It's a typo mistake, I was trying to say: It's my pleasure to initiate contact with you. Can I know why I cant use initiate a contact since contact is plural? Thank you.
initiate the ordering | WordReference Forums
Apr 12, 2018 · Hi, everyone. We will initiate the ordering when the deposit is paid. Did I use the word initiate right? Thanks.
Bring a lawsuit in/to a court | WordReference Forums
Apr 27, 2015 · Your links don't mention "initiate" at all, and the second one doesn't use "bring." The first link talks about bringing a lawsuit "in state court" as opposed to "in Federal court." …
Difference between launch / start / initiate - WordReference Forums
Sep 30, 2017 · Note that as there is neither possession nor contraction here, the apostrophe is incorrect. As to which word works best, it depends on the effect the writer is aiming for. All are …
Make/conduct/undertake... an investigation - WordReference …
Mar 30, 2013 · Hi, native speakers of English! What is the most common verb that collocates with "investigation"? I'm thinking of the following sentence: "The company …
take the initiative <or> take initiatives - WordReference Forums
May 25, 2008 · If you do something "on your own initiative", it only means that no-one told you to do it: it was your idea to in initiate it. To "show initiative" means to do things without waiting for …