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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She would like to quit working and begin collecting Social Security.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Most weather forecast models show that respite will begin next weekend and more starkly into next week.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Cracks were covered up by last season's Europa League win, which was followed by Ange Postecoglou's sacking, but they were soon exposed once more when this season begin.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The deal that was coming together over the weekend would extend the current cease-fire while the two sides reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Now, upstairs. Work on your embroidery. I’ll call you when we’re done here so you can begin supper preparations.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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