commence
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(verb) set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraquis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life" |
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Synonyms: begin, lead off, start |
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Related Words: inaugurate, introduce, set off, usher in |
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(verb) get off the ground; "Who started this company?" "We embarked on an exciting enterprise" |
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Synonyms: begin, embark on, start, start up |
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Related Words: inaugurate, initiate, kick off, open, pioneer |
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(verb) take the first step or steps in carrying out an action: "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?" "Get working as soon as the sun rises!" |
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Synonyms: begin, get, set about, set out, start, start out |
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Related Words: attack, auspicate, bestir oneself, break in, come on, embark, enter, fall, get cracking, get going, get moving, get rolling, get started, get to, get weaving, jump off, launch, plunge |
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