Definitions

begin

[bih-gin] / bɪˈgɪn /

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up start undertake

STRONG

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

WEAK

break ground break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to give impulse lay foundation for make active plunge into set about set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

STRONG

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

WEAK

complete consummate die

VERB

come into being; become functional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear come out commence emerge enter happen occur rise set take off

STRONG

arise bud dawn emanate germinate originate sail spring sprout

WEAK

be born come forth come into existence crop up derive from get going get show on road get under way grow out of issue forth kick off make tick proceed from result from send off stem from

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete disappear end finish hide leave stop

STRONG

die shrink

WEAK

conclude consummate

Example Sentences

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Roughly 18,852 World Cup tickets earmarked for Iran’s fans were revoked just a few days before matches begin, according to the Iran soccer federation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

SpaceX is planning to begin trading as a public company on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Also Tuesday, the House passed legislation that would force employers to quickly begin bargaining with newly unionized workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

SpaceX, a Defense Department service provider, is proceeding with its IPO, with trading expected to begin on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I actually begin to walk up and take my leader and turn the dogs around and run back, back.…

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

begin

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