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."

Synonyms of commenced

Words with a similar meaning to commenced:

• start
• begin
• initiate
• originate

Antonyms of commenced

Words with the opposite meaning to commenced:

• end
• finish
• terminate

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