Commence 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13
/kəˈmens/ (verb)
to start doing something, begin, initiate, set the ball rolling, launch into, inaugurate, originate, get the ball rolling, instigate, embark on
The Planning Board Meeting will commence at 7:30 pm at which time the board will go into executive session to discuss pending litigation until approximately 8:00 pm.
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Antonyms: end, finish, finalize, terminate
Noun: commencement
Noun: commencer