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commence

verbid 4702·updated Jun 3, 2026
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to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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Cognitive

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Variants

synonym
beginstart
pasttense
commenced
presentparticiple
commencing
thirdpersonsingular
commences
pastparticiple
commenced

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
§2
to set in motion, cause to start
§3
to get off the ground
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
DR-088 backfill from the verb definition column

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