commence (컴-멘스 (강세: 멘스)) — To begin or start something, especially in a formal or official way.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To begin or start something, especially in a formal or official way.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmens/
Korean meaning: 시작하다, 개시하다
Korean pronunciation: 컴-멘스 (강세: 멘스)
Example Sentences
- The boss decided to commence the meeting with a dad joke that made everyone groan.
- University classes will commence next Monday.
- The rocket launch will commence in T-minus 10 seconds.
commence
VERB//kəˈmens//
To begin or start something, especially in a formal or official way.
To begin or start something, especially in a formal or official way.
Commence with defense, the game grows intense!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'comminitiare' meaning 'to begin' or 'initiate', formed from 'com-' (together) and 'initiare' (to begin). This formal word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The boss decided to commence the meeting with a dad joke that made everyone groan.”
“University classes will commence next Monday.”
“The rocket launch will commence in T-minus 10 seconds.”
“She decided to commence her diet right after finishing this piece of chocolate cake.”
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