Definition

verb. to begin or start something.

Example Sentence

The movie commences soon after the previews.

More Example Sentences

The event commences at three o'clock.

Synonyms

begins; starts; initiates

Antonyms

ends; concludes; finishes

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

commences
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • fences
  • senses
  • tenses

  • commences
  • defense's
  • defenses
  • dispenses
  • expenses
  • offenses
  • pretenses