Commence Definition
commence
verb
- take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?"; "Get working as soon as the sun rises!"; "The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia"; "He began early in the day"; "Let's get down to work now"
- set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life"
- get off the ground; "Who started this company?"; "We embarked on an exciting enterprise"; "I start my day with a good breakfast"; "We began the new semester"; "The afternoon session begins at 4 PM"; "The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack"
"Commence" in song lyrics
See how commence is used in real songs:
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"Yo Muggs, that's your cue, so let the beat commence"
The 7A3 — Drums of Steel -
"I got enough sense to put it down in the bed I commence,"
Big Syke — Big Syke Daddy (You'll Like It) -
"I'll try to come back for my family before the poison feeding commence"
Cannibal Ox f/ El-P — Ridiculoid
Words that rhyme with commence
Usage tips for "commence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "commence" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for commence to find words that pair well.