44+ Words that rhyme with commence

Commence is a 2-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fence, immense, dense. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of commence

verb
  1. 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"
  2. 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"
  3. 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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Examples of "commence" in lyrics

See how commence is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

dense
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog
fence
a barrier that serves to enclose an area a dealer in stolen property enclose with a fence
hence
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true
immense
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; "huge government spending
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "commence" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like fence, immense, dense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "commence" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with commence?
Words that rhyme with commence include: fence, immense, dense, hence, sense, tense, thence, whence, defence, defense, and 34 more.
How many syllables does commence have?
Commence has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with commence?
There are 44 words that rhyme with commence: 44 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for commence in a song?
The strongest rhymes for commence in songwriting are fence, immense, dense. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with commence?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with commence include fence, immense, dense, hence, sense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fence, dense; 1-syllable: immense, defence; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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