begin, commence, start, initiate, inaugurate, usher in mean to take the first step in a course, process, or operation. begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable.

commence We commenced listening to Uncle Jim's long story, knowing we were in for it now. embark on/upon something That fateful morning, she embarked upon the longest solo climb in …

COMMENCE definition: to begin; start. See examples of commence used in a sentence.

Definition of commence verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To start or begin; come or cause to come into being, operation, etc.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

Commence is a fancy way of saying "begin." Your invitation to a formal wedding might note, "The ceremony will commence at noon." If a congressman wants to start a meeting to vote on an …

to begin; start: [no object] Let the festivities commence. [~ + object] We can commence the meeting. [~ + verb-ing] Commence firing! [~ + to + verb] He commenced to speak.

commence (kəˈmɛns) vb to start or begin; come or cause to come into being, operation, etc [C14: from Old French comencer, from Vulgar Latin cominitiāre (unattested), from Latin com- …

Definition of commence. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

commences; commenced; commencing Britannica Dictionary definition of COMMENCE formal : to begin [no object]