was initiated
[/wəz ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/]
verb (past tense passive voice)
foi iniciado/iniciada
1. past tense passive form of 'initiate'; to have been started or begun by someone
The project was initiated last month by the new director.
O projeto foi iniciado no mês passado pelo novo diretor.
2. to have been formally admitted or introduced into a group, organization, or secret society
She was initiated into the sorority during the spring semester.
Ela foi iniciada na fraternidade durante o semestre da primavera.
3. to have been formally taught the fundamentals or secrets of something
He was initiated into the art of traditional woodcarving by his grandfather.
Ele foi iniciado na arte da escultura em madeira tradicional pelo avô.
In Brazilian culture, 'foi iniciado' is commonly used both in formal contexts (business, academia) and cultural/spiritual settings (capoeira circles, religious groups). In the USA, the passive voice construction is frequent in institutional and bureaucratic contexts, particularly in education and organizational settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
was initiated into the fold
was initiated into membership
was initiated into the mysteries
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