Initiative meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Initiative’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Initiative’ pronunciation= i-ni-she-tiv
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Initiative meaning in English
‘Initiative’ means the first step to start things independently.
1. Ability to assess things independently and make decisions about them.
2. Act of taking the first step to start any task.
3. To start work on one’s own before others do it.
| Initiative- English meaning |
| introduction |
| undertaking |
| attempt |
| commencement |
| leadership |
| beginning |
Initiative-Example
The word ‘Initiative’ acts as a ‘Noun’.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Initiative’ are as follows.
Examples:
▪ The initiative is a proactive behavior.
▪ If you want to marry that young lady, take the initiative and introduce yourself to her.
▪ He took initiative and proposed to her for marriage.
▪ Entrepreneurs took the initiative to provide employment to unemployed young men.
▪ The government took the initiative to build shelters for the homeless.
▪ He is an intelligent person but has lacked initiative.
▪ Don’t be afraid of the initiative in any activity.
▪ Sometimes his unnecessary initiatives in someone’s personal issues bring disrespect for him.
▪ His initiative solved her problem, so she started to respect him.
▪ His successful initiatives make motivate lots of young people.
▪ His initiative produced lots of employment.
‘Initiative’ other meanings
green initiative= Green initiative relates to raising the vegetation cover, reducing carbon emissions, combating pollution and land degradation, and preserving marine life.
commendable initiative= Praiseful action
noble initiative= A humble step towards helping needy people
initiative approach= Start things independently approach
‘Initiative’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Initiative’ are as follows.
| enterprise |
| ambition |
| dynamism |
| drive |
| motivation |
| energy |
| enthusiasm |
| vigor |
| leadership |
| vision |
| beginning |
| commencement |
| gambit |
| proposal |
| step |
| lead |
| strategy |
| resourcefulness |
| inventiveness |
| originality |
| approach |
The antonyms of the word ‘Initiative’ are as follows.
| inactivity |
| indifference |
| apathy |
| cowardice |
| idleness |
| lethargy |
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