start off

VERB

inspire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect animate arouse cause embolden excite galvanize get hearten impress influence instill motivate produce provoke spark spur stir sway touch trigger

STRONG

carry commove elate endue enkindle enliven exalt exhilarate imbue infect inflame inform infuse inspirit invigorate occasion quicken reassure strike urge

WEAK

be responsible for fire up give impetus give one an idea give rise to set up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dissuade halt leave alone lull please quiet stop

STRONG

dishearten dull enervate lose

NOUN

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

WEAK

alpha arrival coming day one first step flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

WEAK

stop

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This year’s event will start off with a screening and conversation with the stars of Apple TV’s postapocalyptic sci-fi series “Pluribus.”

From Los Angeles Times

Inflation could get even worse to start off 2026, since January is when companies adjust pricing for the year.

From MarketWatch

The new year tends to start off on a positive note.

From Barron's

"Training sets for brain implants often start off with instructions like 'try to think of a movement'. If these bodily processes can be activated in much broader ways, then there might be much broader possibilities to train and develop those brain computer interfaces."

From Science Daily

start off

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