initiative in English

noun

1

the ability to assess and initiate things independently.

use your initiative, imagination, and common sense

synonyms: self-motivation, resourcefulness, inventiveness, imagination, ingenuity, originality, creativity, enterprise, drive, dynamism, ambition, motivation, spirit, energy, vision, get-up-and-go, pep, moxie, spunk, gumption

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

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

synonyms: plan, scheme, strategy, stratagem, measure, proposal, step, action, approach

4

(especially in some US states and Switzerland) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation.

Every state constitution has been amended far more often by the legislature than by initiative .

adjective

maiden, initiatory, inaugural, first

noun

self-motivation, plan, first step, enterprise
self-motivation, resourcefulness, inventiveness, imagination, ingenuity, originality, creativity, enterprise, drive, dynamism, ambition, motivation, spirit, energy, vision, get-up-and-go, pep, moxie, spunk, gumption
plan, scheme, strategy, stratagem, measure, proposal, step, action, approach
first step, opening move, opening
enterprise, go-ahead

Use "initiative" in a sentence

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11. I merely took the initiative.

12. The initiative has passed to us.

13. Initiative, independent and good communication skill.

14. We must transform passivity into initiative.

15. Take the initiative and join conversations!

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17. Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative.

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19. She did it on her own initiative .

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22. It's called the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

23. Doing so could stifle the children’s initiative.

24. The German leadership lauded the Russian initiative.

25. This represents a limiting view of initiative.

26. I took the initiative in blood donation.

27. Ace is an initiative of IDP Education.

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31. The IBSA Trust Fund is a novel initiative.

32. His initiative was Apparent at a young age.

33. That initiative must not be left in abeyance.

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35. This is why I'm launching a new initiative.

36. I wish my son would show more initiative .

37. Raising taxes on small businesses will stifle initiative.

38. She was disappointed by his lack of initiative.

39. The government has launched a new policy initiative.

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41. The initiative is aimed at helping young people.

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45. Failure to give recognition stifles enthusiasm and initiative.

46. Take the initiative to make your marriage secure.

47. So you want to hand them the initiative?

48. This initiative has been in effect since 2007.

49. The company places a high premium on initiative.

50. Other lines showed more solidarity and local initiative.