English dictionary

commence

/k/@/'m/E/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

verb.change

Synonyms begin get get down set about set out start start out

Antonyms end terminate

Source: WordNet 3.0
set in motion, cause to start

verb.change

Synonyms begin lead off start

Source: WordNet 3.0
get off the ground

verb.creation

Synonyms embark on start start up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To have a beginning or origin; to originate; to start; to begin.

verb

Source: webster1913
To enter upon; to begin; to perform the first act of.

verb

Source: webster1913