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Yes, initiate is playable

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"Initiate" Definition

noun

One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field.
One who is being or has been initiated.
A person who is undergoing or has undergone an .
A person who is instructed or adept in some special field.

adjective

Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.
Instructed in esoteric knowledge.
Introduced to something new.
or properly admitted (as to membership or an office).
Instructed in some secret knowledge.

verb-transitive

To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.
To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.
To set going by taking the first step; begin: initiated trade with developing nations. See Synonyms at begin.

verb

To cause or facilitate the beginning of set going .
To induct into membership by or as if by special rites.
To instruct in the rudiments or principles of something .

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