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Synonyms & Similar Words
beginning
starting
initiating
opening
launching
founding
establishing
setting up
instituting
originating
creating
pioneering
introducing
inaugurating
kicking off
getting underway
embarking
setting in motion
sparking
triggering
catalyzing
precipitating
prompting
provoking
inducing
commencing
starting off
taking off
getting started
Meaning of Commencing
The primary meaning of the word "commencing" is to start something.
Definitions
- The action or process of beginning something or the point at which it begins
- * To start something or to begin to do or deal with something
Etymology of Commencing
The word "commencing" comes from the Old French word "commencer", which is derived from the Latin words "com-" (meaning "together") and "initiare" (meaning "to begin"), and it has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of starting or initiating something.
Example Uses
- The company is commencing a new project to develop sustainable energy solutions.
- * The university is commencing its fall semester with a series of orientation events.
- * The new employee is commencing her duties as a marketing manager.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ending
stopping
finishing
completing
terminating
concluding
halting
suspending
discontinuing
abandoning
ceasing
closing
shutting down
winding down
phasing out
wrapping up
quitting
retiring
resigning
giving up