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   In·i·ti·a·tive

   /iˈniSHədiv/

   

   noun

   • 1. the ability to assess and initiate things independently: "use your initiative, imagination, and common sense" Similar enterpriseinventivenessresourcefulnesscapabilityimaginationimaginativenessingenuityoriginalitycreativitydrivedynamismambitionambitiousnessmotivationspiritvervedashenergyvitalityvigorleadershipvisioninformal:get-up-and-gozingpushpepzippunchpizzazzOpposite unimaginativeness
   • 2. the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do: "we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject" Similar advantageupper handedgeleadwhip handtrump cardfirst stepfirst movefirst blowopening moveopening gambitgambitbeginningstartcommencement
   • 3. an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something: "a new initiative against car crime" Similar planschemestrategystratagemmeasuretechniqueproposalstepactionactmaneuvergambitapproachtacktacticdémarche
   • ▪ a proposal made by one nation to another in an attempt to improve relations: "diplomatic initiatives to end the war"
   • 4. (especially in some US states and Switzerland) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation.

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, from Latin initiare, from initium ‘beginning’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Synonyms for INITIATIVE: ambition, action, enterprise, drive, spirit, aggressiveness, vigor, hustle; Antonyms of INITIATIVE: inertia, passivity, reluctance, inactivity, hesitation, timidity, diffidence, lethargy.

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   n. # plan , thought. Another way to say Initiative? Synonyms for Initiative (other words and phrases for Initiative).

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to initiative. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of initiative. The mayor took the initiative in closing the park to automobiles. Synonyms. lead. first step. first move. leading action. beginning step. introductory act.

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   An initiative is the first in a series of actions. Initiative can also mean a personal quality that shows a willingness to get things done and take responsibility. An initiative is the start of something, with the hope that it will continue. Government and business start initiatives all the time.

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   Thesaurus for Initiative. Related terms for initiative - synonyms, antonyms and sentences with initiative. View all. enterprise. drive. ambition. initiatory. get-up-and-go. leadership.

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   Synonyms for INITIATIVE: enterprise, drive, ambition, action, energy, get-up-and-go, gumption, push, hustle, aptitude, creativity, punch, demarche; Antonyms for INITIATIVE: unimaginativeness, lethargy, indifference.

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    initiative. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Noun: ability to start things. Synonyms: enterprise, ambition, drive, enthusiasm, get-up-and-go (informal), gumption (informal), motivation, spirit, vigor, vigour (UK), thrust. Sense: Noun: plan or proposal.

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    Synonyms for Initiatives. 233 other terms for initiatives - words and phrases with similar meaning. enterprises. n. #. ventures. schemes. n. #.