Commenced: meaning, definitions and examples
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commenced
[ kษหmษnst ]
beginning action
To commence means to begin or to start something. It is often used in formal contexts such as ceremonies, events, or processes.
Synonyms
begin, inaugurate, initiate, launch, start.
Examples of usage
- The ceremony commenced at noon.
- She commenced her studies in the fall.
- The project will commence next week.
- After the introduction, the speaker commenced his presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "commenced" in other languages:
๐ต๐น comeรงou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช begann
๐ฎ๐ฉ dimulai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะฐะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ rozpoczฤ ล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅงใใ
๐ซ๐ท commencรฉ
๐ช๐ธ comenzado
๐น๐ท baลladฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ zahรกjen
๐ธ๐ฐ zaฤal
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅง
๐ธ๐ฎ zaฤel
๐ฎ๐ธ hafiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฌแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baลlandฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ comenzado
Etymology
The word 'commence' originates from the Latin word 'cominitiare', meaning 'to begin'. It passed through Old French before becoming part of the English language in the late 14th century. It has been used in literature and formal documentation to signify the start of events or processes, often carrying a tone of ceremony or significance. Over time, the term has been widely adopted in legal, academic, and professional settings, further solidifying its formal connotation.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,341, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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