Synonyms for

Commences

Verb / kʌˈmensʌz / Another word for commences — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to begin or start something

Synonyms & similar words

end startup start commence embarkon begin get setabout leadoff startout getdown setout begins starts launches initiates inaugurates embarks undertakes triggers ignites opens kick-starts

Example sentences

  1. The race commences at 9 am.
  2. The concert commences at 7 pm.
  3. The meeting will commence in 10 minutes.
  4. The game will commence after the national anthem.
  5. The construction work will commence next week.

Quotes

  • Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. - Seneca
  • The beginning is the most important part of the work. - Plato
  • It's not the beginning that's important, it's the ending. - Jim Morrison

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