commenced (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəˈmens/
Definition
To begin or start something.
Examples
The trial commenced this morning with jury selection.
Construction on the new library will commence next spring.
The negotiations commenced after a brief recess.
How to Use commenced
- commence with (prepositional phrase)
- To start something by doing a particular action first. — "The ceremony commenced with a moment of silence."
- commence + noun (collocation)
- To begin a specific activity or event. — "The conference will commence tomorrow."
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