Synonyms for Commence
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "commence"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like begin, get, start can replace "commence" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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