Create and Initiate

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Create

Create verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Usage example: it was your negligence that created this mess

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Initiate is a synonym for create in make topic. In some cases you can use "Initiate" instead a verb "Create", when it comes to topics like bring into being, develop in mind or physically.

Nearby Words: creation, created, creature, creative, creativity

Initiate

Initiate verb - To be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of.

Usage example: no one knows who initiated written language

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Create is a synonym for initiate. Sometimes you can use "Create" instead a verb "Initiate".

Nearby Words: initial, initiative, initiation, initiated, initiator

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series	create series	initiate series
game	create game	initiate game
loop	create loop	initiate loop

Both words in one sentence

However, since this would create an enormous imbalance, both sides agreed not to initiate him.

Source: Literature / Night Watch
Said techniques are currently being used to initiate nuclear fusion and create "tabletop terawatt lasers", which are exactly what they say on the tin.

Source: Frickin' Laser Beams
Upon being born and during the first few weeks (real world), new players will have limited abilities: they will not be able to initiate combat, speak correctly, or create/join work projects.

Source: Video Game / Faery Tale Online

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