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Definition of Commence
1. Verb. Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action. "They commence moving "; "Let's get down to work now"
Exact synonyms: Begin, Get, Get Down, Set About, Set Out, Start, Start Out
Specialized synonyms: Recommence, Strike Out, Fall, Jump Off, Get To, Auspicate, Attack, Break In, Launch, Plunge, Come On, Embark, Enter, Bestir Oneself, Get Cracking, Get Going, Get Moving, Get Rolling, Get Started, Get Weaving
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start, Starter
Antonyms: End
Specialized synonyms: Recommence, Strike Out, Fall, Jump Off, Get To, Auspicate, Attack, Break In, Launch, Plunge, Come On, Embark, Enter, Bestir Oneself, Get Cracking, Get Going, Get Moving, Get Rolling, Get Started, Get Weaving
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start, Starter
Antonyms: End
2. Verb. Set in motion, cause to start. "Begin a new chapter in your life"
Exact synonyms: Begin, Lead Off, Start
Specialized synonyms: Jump-start, Jumpstart, Recommence, Inaugurate, Introduce, Usher In, Set Off, Embark On, Start, Start Up
Causes: Begin, Start
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start
Antonyms: End
Specialized synonyms: Jump-start, Jumpstart, Recommence, Inaugurate, Introduce, Usher In, Set Off, Embark On, Start, Start Up
Causes: Begin, Start
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start
Antonyms: End
3. Verb. Get off the ground. "The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack"
Exact synonyms: Embark On, Start, Start Up
Generic synonyms: Begin, Lead Off, Start
Specialized synonyms: Inaugurate, Kick Off, Open
Derivative terms: Commencement, Start, Start, Start, Startup
Generic synonyms: Begin, Lead Off, Start
Specialized synonyms: Inaugurate, Kick Off, Open
Derivative terms: Commencement, Start, Start, Start, Startup
Definition of Commence
1. v. i. To have a beginning or origin; to originate; to start; to begin.
2. v. t. To enter upon; to begin; to perform the first act of.
Definition of Commence
1. to begin [v -MENCED, -MENCING, -MENCES] - See also: begin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Commence
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