English / word
commence
verb A1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to begin or start an activity formally
to begin or start something
In context
01
The final exam will commence at ten.
02
Construction work will commence tomorrow.
Synonyms
start,begin,launch
Antonyms
end,finish,conclude
Collocations
commence work,commence proceedings,commence operations
Verb forms
Past: commenced · Past participle: commenced · -ing: commencing