initiative

Definitions of initiative
  1. noun
    readiness to embark on bold new ventures
    synonyms: entreprise
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    dynamisme
    the trait of being highly motivated
  2. noun
    the act of deciding to do something
    synonyms: action, action éclair, pas
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    manoeuvre
    a move made to gain a tactical end
    astuce, stratagème
    any clever maneuver
    ruse, tour
    a maneuver in a game or conversation
    ruse
    a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
    démarche, mesure
    any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
    type of:
    conclusion, détermination
    the act of making up your mind about something
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