Commence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmɛns/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Commence is a verb meaning (intransitive) To begin, start.
Meaning
(intransitive) To begin, start.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To begin, start.
- (Appalachia, intransitive, with to) To begin or start.
- (transitive) To begin to be, or to act as.
- (UK, intransitive, dated) To take a degree at a university.
Example Sentences
Here the anthem doth commence:
At dawn we'll commence to drive.
His heaven commences ere the world be past!
The speeches commenced three days of workshops, seminars, and cultural activities.
Word Forms
- commences
- commencing
- commenced
Synonyms for commence
Depending on context, synonyms include begin, start, get, start up, lead off.
Antonyms for commence
Common opposites include stop, end, cease, finish, conclude, complete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include begin, start, get, start up, lead off, starting.
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