initiative
Translation
initiative, enterprise, new plan, lead
Examples
She has the initiative to solve problems.
She has the initiative to solve problems.
The government launched a new environmental initiative.
The government launched a new environmental initiative.
We must seize the initiative from our competitors.
We must seize the initiative from our competitors.
Grammar Patterns
to show/have initiative to have the ability to act independently She has the initiative to solve problems.
an initiative to do sth. a new plan to achieve sth. It was a new initiative to reduce waste.
to take/seize the initiative to be the one to take action We must seize the initiative from our competitors.
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Etymology
From Latin 'initiare' (to begin). The '-ive' suffix often indicates a quality or tendency. The core meaning is 'the quality of beginning things'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking the 'initial' step yourself, without being told.