Initiator

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnɪˈʃiːeɪtər/

Initiator (noun)

  1. A person who begins something or causes it to happen.
  2. The first step or part in a series of actions or events.

Examples

  • An initiator can inspire others to take action.
  • The initiator is crucial for the project's success.

Common collocations: lead an initiative, become an initiator, define the initiator, identify the initiator

Synonyms of Initiator

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Initiator

  • — someone who acts after others have initiated.
  • — one who ends or concludes a process.