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commence

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈmens/

Forms: commencing, commenced

commence means: If something does this, it begins; you can also cause an activity to begin.

verb

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If something does this, it begins; you can also cause an activity to begin.

  • Work will commence tomorrow.
  • The trial commenced last Monday.
  • We can commence the repairs once the parts arrive.

How to use it: commence with something (The ceremony will commence with a short speech.)

Similar words: begin, start

Opposites: finish, end

Common phrases: commence work, commence proceedings, commence in september

Questions about commence

What does commence mean?

If something does this, it begins; you can also cause an activity to begin.

What is commence in other languages?

Türkçe: başlamak · Español: comenzar · Français: commencer · Deutsch: beginnen · Italiano: cominciare · 日本語: 始まる

How do you pronounce commence?

It is pronounced /kəˈmens/.

How do you use commence in a sentence?

Work will commence tomorrow. The trial commenced last Monday.

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