Words that rhyme with commence

Commence is a 2-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commonsense, condense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commonsense
exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
consequence
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the

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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 cense, commonsense, condense 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.

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