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begins

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up 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 start 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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Even before the summer rush, which begins in earnest in a few days with Memorial Day weekend, California’s most visited national park is seeing enormous crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

This Thunders-Spurs Western Conference final, which begins Monday night, is a delicious contrast of stars and styles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

And when Lily decides it’s all too much to bear, she closes her eyes and begins counting to three as Mopple warns her what that will mean.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Sanchez begins his runoff campaign embroiled in legal troubles.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“As soon as she finishes the song and the audience begins to applaud, start walking across the stage.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti