initiator
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtə(r)/noun
उच्चारण इनिशिएटर
आरंभकर्ता, पहल करने वाला, प्रवर्तक
Core word
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[C]
the person who starts something
आरंभकर्ता, पहल करने वाला, प्रवर्तक
- Radhika was the initiator of the plan to start a free library in the village.
- The teacher was the initiator of the reading club.
- The principal was the initiator of the tree-planting drive.
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- Who was the initiator of this idea?
- He was the initiator of the peace talks between the two groups.
Synonyms originator founder pioneer instigator creator
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[C] chemistry
a substance that starts a chemical reaction
(रासायनिक अभिक्रिया का) आरंभक
- The initiator breaks down to form free radicals.
- Benzoyl peroxide acts as an initiator in some reactions.
- An initiator is added to start the polymerisation process.
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- The chemist chose a suitable initiator for the reaction.
- Heat can act as an initiator in some reactions.
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initiator of + noun
Use of to name what the person started.
व्यक्ति ने जो शुरू किया, उसे बताने के लिए 'of' आता है।
- She was the initiator of the village library project.
- Who was the initiator of the Quit India Movement?
the initiator + relative clause
A relative clause can explain which move or action the person began.
Relative clause यह समझा सकता है कि व्यक्ति ने कौन-सा कदम या कार्य शुरू किया।
- He was the initiator who proposed the new rule.
countable noun with a / the
The word is countable and needs an article or a plural form.
यह countable noun है और इसे article या बहुवचन रूप चाहिए।
- An initiator of change must be ready to face criticism.
- The initiators of the campaign met on Sunday.
in chemistry: initiator of a reaction
In science, an initiator is a substance that starts a chemical reaction.
विज्ञान में 'initiator' वह पदार्थ है जो किसी रासायनिक अभिक्रिया को आरंभ करता है।
- A small amount of peroxide acts as the initiator of the reaction.
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adjective + initiator
mainsolechieforiginalkeywilling
- Radhika was the chief initiator of the cleanliness drive in her college.
initiator + of
changereforma movementa schemea dialoguea reaction
- He was the initiator of the plan to plant trees along the highway.
verb + initiator
act asbecomerecognisethankname
- The principal thanked the initiator of the book club.
initiator + role
the role of initiatorplay the initiatoran unlikely initiator
- In many discussions, the oldest member plays the initiator.
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- Dr Verghese Kurien is remembered as the initiator of the White Revolution.
डॉ. वर्गीज़ कुरियन को श्वेत क्रांति के प्रवर्तक के रूप में याद किया जाता है।
- The initiator of the quarrel refused to apologise.
झगड़ा शुरू करने वाले ने क्षमा माँगने से इनकार कर दिया।
- Every good team needs an initiator and a finisher.
हर अच्छी टीम को पहल करने वाले और काम पूरा करने वाले, दोनों की आवश्यकता होती है।
- The chemist added an initiator to start the polymerisation.
रसायनज्ञ ने बहुलकीकरण शुरू करने के लिए एक आरंभक पदार्थ मिलाया।
- The students named Radhika as the initiator of the peace march.
विद्यार्थियों ने राधिका को शांति मार्च का आरंभकर्ता बताया।
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✗ He was the initiator for the reform.
✓ He was the initiator of the reform.
Initiator is followed by of to show what was started.
'Initiator' के बाद 'of' आता है, जिससे पता चलता है कि क्या शुरू किया गया।
✗ She is a initiator of many projects.
✓ She is an initiator of many projects.
Use an before a vowel sound.
स्वर ध्वनि से पहले 'an' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all name someone who begins something, but each stresses a different aspect.
ये सभी noun किसी कार्य को शुरू करने वाले को बताते हैं, पर प्रत्येक अलग पक्ष पर ज़ोर देता है।
Neutral word for the person who takes the first step in something.
किसी काम का पहला कदम उठाने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए तटस्थ शब्द।
- He was the initiator of the debate.
Someone who sets up an organisation or institution that continues.
ऐसा व्यक्ति जो कोई संगठन या संस्था स्थापित करता है जो आगे चलती रहती है।
- The founder of the school was a teacher.
Someone who starts something, usually trouble or something unwelcome.
कुछ शुरू करने वाला, प्रायः झगड़ा या कोई अवांछित बात।
- The police arrested the instigator of the riot.
One of the first people to explore or develop a new area of knowledge or activity.
नए ज्ञान या गतिविधि के क्षेत्र को खोजने या विकसित करने वाले पहले लोगों में से एक।
- She was a pioneer in women's cricket.