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The ceremony will commence at noon.
What does Commence mean?
To begin.
Dictionary definition
To begin or start something.
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Commence in a sentence
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Please be seated before the play commences.
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Commence is a formal way to say that something begins.
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What does commence mean?
Commence means to begin or start something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to commence?
Begin is close in meaning to commence in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to commence?
End gives a useful opposite or contrast to commence.
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Commence
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kuh · mens · strongest beat: mens
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WordCommence.
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MeaningCommence means To begin.
ExampleExample: The ceremony will commence at noon.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · mens
- Strongest beat
- mens
- Ending
- mens
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mens.
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commence
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commence
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