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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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The U.S. and Iran announced a two-week truce earlier this week, with peace talks set to begin on Saturday in Pakistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The topic of how to handle the crisis will be the primary focus of the Spring Meetings, which begin in earnest next week.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Tell Doncic to begin getting ready for September.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She didn’t say anything, but she rocked him back and forth in the way he liked, and after a moment Bat felt the sting of his tears begin to fade.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold