initiative

1. Readiness to embark on bold new ventures (synset 104843305)
   is a type of: drive - the trait of being highly motivated
   same as: enterprise, enterprisingness, go-ahead
2. The first of a series of actions (synset 100240097)
   is a type of: beginning, commencement, start - the act of starting something
   subtypes:

   • curtain raiser - any preliminary activity
   • first base - the initial stage in accomplishing something
   • peace initiative - opening move in negotiating a peace treaty
   same as: first step, opening, opening move

1. Serving to set in motion (synset 301012940)
   "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"
   similar to: opening - first or beginning
   same as: first, inaugural, initiatory, maiden

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