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embark upon

VERB

assume

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept acquire begin embrace take over take up

STRONG

appropriate arrogate confiscate don seize

WEAK

attend to enter upon set about take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete conclude end finish reject

STRONG

give offer

WEAK

doubt leave let alone not believe not do not take

VERB

launch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence inaugurate institute introduce open start

STRONG

bow instigate jump originate

WEAK

break the ice break the seal get show on road kick off set going start ball rolling usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close complete conclude end finish stop

WEAK

hold keep

VERB

tackle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on

STRONG

accept attack attempt essay launch

WEAK

apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain complete conclude end finish

STRONG

be lazy

WEAK

avoid dodge forget idle neglect

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And trust me, whatever line of business you embark upon, you’ll probably find that you’ve got to get better at using Microsoft Excel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The iconic singer resided in the property while he was rehearsing for his “This Is It” tour, which he was due to embark upon in July 2009.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“What we’re about to embark upon is not merely a new chapter of Tesla, but a whole new book.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Thousands of people are about to embark upon the 42nd Great North Run.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

He sat down behind his desk again and resolved to embark upon a mature and systematic evaluation of the entire military situation.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

embark upon

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