Today’s word of the day is ‘Initiative.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] initiative [/responsivevoice] [ ih-nish-ee-uh-tiv ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
It means:
1. Eagerness to do something
2. Vigor
3. Action
4. Get-up-and-go
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Pahal
2. Spanish – Iniciativa
3. French – Initiative
4. Mandarin – Chàngyì
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. There was a moment’s pause, and then the barbarians, taking the initiative, charged.
2. It inspires the initiative that makes our productivity the wonder of the world.
3. Nelthorp had already vanished completely on his own initiative.
4. He is a man of initiative and push, and also a man of sincerity and tact.
5. But does not Mrs. Theobald always take any initiative from you?
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
leadership, push, ambition, dynamism, energy, enthusiasm, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
cowardice, idleness, inactivity, laziness, lethargy
Quotation:
So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality, nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit.
Christopher McCandless
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/actor_nithiin/status/1295661399281029121
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