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What is another word for Begin? – 192 Begin Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    commence start initiate originate found establish create invent pioneer introduce launch set up open undertake embark enter join enroll register participate engage activate trigger stimulate motivate inspire prompt provoke induce incite spur spark ignite kindle fuel drive propel impel thrust boost accelerate catalyze facilitate enable authorize sanction approve permit allow tolerate endure suffer bear abide brook stand withstand resist withstand oppose combat withstand

    Meaning of Begin

    to take the first step or steps in a process or activity

    Definitions

    • to take the first step or steps in a process or activity
    • * to come into existence or operation
    • * to start something new, such as a project, a business, or a relationship

    Etymology of Begin

    The word "begin" comes from Old English "beginnan", which is derived from "be" (meaning "to be") and "ginnan" (meaning "to start" or "to take")
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various senses related to starting, initiating, or commencing something

    Example Uses

    • The company will begin trading on the stock market next month
    • * She began her career as a teacher and later became a principal
    • * The project will begin with a feasibility study and then move on to the design phase
    • * The new policy will begin to take effect on January 1st

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    end stop cease terminate finish complete conclude halt discontinue abandon quit relinquish surrender yield desist refrain abstain forbear renounce cancel revoke rescind repeal annul void negate deny refuse reject decline dismiss dissolve dismantle destroy demolish

    Related Nouns

    beginning start commencement initiation origin source foundation inception introduction launch opening onset outset genesis creation establishment institution formation construction development growth evolution emergence appearance arrival advent

    Related Verbs

    start initiate commence launch introduce create establish found invent pioneer undertake embark enter join enroll register participate engage activate trigger stimulate motivate inspire prompt provoke induce incite spur spark ignite kindle fuel drive propel impel thrust boost accelerate catalyze facilitate enable

    Related Adjectives

    initial first primary preliminary introductory inaugural starting commencing beginning opening onset early embryonic nascent budding growing developing emerging newly fresh original creative innovative pioneering groundbreaking trailblazing experimental exploratory