commence
Translation
to commence, to begin, to start
Examples
The meeting will commence at 10 AM.
The meeting will commence at 10 AM.
They will commence building the new bridge soon.
They will commence building the new bridge soon.
Grammar Patterns
((no object)) to begin The meeting will commence at 10 AM.
((sth. / -ing)) to begin (sth. / doing sth.) They will commence building the new bridge soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begin, start, initiate; Antonyms: end, finish, conclude
Etymology
From Old French 'comencier', from Latin 'com-' (intensive prefix) + 'initiare' (to begin). Related to 'initiate'.
Memory Tips
A formal way to say 'begin' or 'start'. Think of a graduation 'commencement' ceremony, which marks the *beginning* of a new phase.