commence — 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/
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.
The graduation ceremony commenced at exactly ten o'clock.
Construction will commence next Monday. (▶️ Begin + 🚩 Official Start → Commence)
The runners commenced the race and celebrated their success at the finish line.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
com- (together/with) + -mence (from Latin initiare, to begin)
🎵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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