Dictionary Check: commence

"commence" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

verb

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: "We began working at dawn"
verb

set in motion, cause to start

Example: "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"
Synonyms:
verb

get off the ground

Example: "Who started this company?"

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