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commence

com·mence

commence

 
 
pronunciation:
k mens
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: commences, commencing, commenced
definition: to begin or start.
The meeting commenced.
synonyms:
begin, initiate, institute
antonyms:
conclude, stop
similar words:
approach, embark, establish, found, inaugurate, introduce, launch, open, originate
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