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commence

[kuh-mens] / kəˈmɛns /
VERB
start action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin inaugurate initiate launch take up
STRONG
arise open originate
WEAK
come into being come into existence embark on enter upon get cracking get going get one's feet wet get show on road hit the ground running jump into kick off lead off start the ball rolling tear into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
close complete conclude end finish stop
WEAK
cease

Example Sentences

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"The business will now commence trading in administration managed by FRP Advisory as they seek to continue discussions with interested parties regarding a sale of some or all of the business and its brands."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Now, writers are poised to commence another round of bargaining with the major studios on a new three-year film and TV contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Allowing Summers to commence a dignified retirement while continuing to hold honorifics risks signaling that there are ultimately few consequences at the very top in higher education.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

If Eddie Bauer is unable to come to a sale arrangement, “we will commence an orderly wind down of…store operations,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Hayti was also abuzz over Negro History Week, due to commence on the following Sunday.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson