start synonyms

start

n.

  1. The beginning

    inception, commencement, inauguration; see origin 1.

  2. The point at which a start is made

    source, derivation, spring; see origin 2.

start

v.

  1. To begin

    commence, rise, spring, get under way; see begin 2.

  2. To cause to start, sense 1

    inaugurate, start off, originate, embark upon; see begin 1, cause 2.

  3. To arouse

    rouse, incite, light; see excite 2.

  4. To cause to ignite

    light, set on fire, fire; see ignite. See syn. study at begin.

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