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commence definition

com·mence (kə mens′)

intransitive verb, transitive verb commenced -·menced′, commencing -·menc′·ing

to begin; start; originate

Etymology: ME commencen < OFr comencier < VL *cominitiare, orig., to initiate as priest, consecrate < L com-, together + initiare, to initiate

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commence Synonyms

commence

v.

start, enter upon, originate, initiate; see begin 1, 2. See syn. study at begin.


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commence Usage Examples

Object

  • operation: Both the routes will commence operations on Monday 3 May.

Preposition: on

  • st: Appointments will commence on 1 st September 2006, for up to three years.

Preposition: at

  • hrs: The morning forum will commence at 1000 hrs, during which time SAA members can query the NDO on any diving or training topics.
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