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Meaning of commencing
The primary meaning of the word "commencing" is to start something.
Etymology of commencing
The word "commencing" originates from the Old French word "commencier", which means to start or begin.
This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "com-" (meaning "together") and "initiare" (meaning "to begin" or "to start").
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of starting or beginning something.
Synonyms
starting
beginning
initiating
launching
opening
inaugurating
founding
establishing
instituting
introducing
pioneering
originating
creating
founding
setting up
kicking off
getting underway
embarking
setting in motion
triggering
activating
sparking
catalyzing
precipitating
prompting
inducing
causing
generating
producing
bringing about
ushering in
leading to
resulting in
giving rise to
originating from
Definitions
- The word "commencing" is defined by Oxford Languages as the present participle of the verb "commence", which means to start something or begin to do something.
- * It can also refer to the act of starting a new project, activity, or process.
Usage Examples
- The company is commencing a new project to develop sustainable energy sources.
- * The university is commencing its new semester with a series of orientation events.
- * The government is commencing an investigation into the recent economic crisis.
Antonyms
stopping
ending
finishing
completing
concluding
terminating
halting
suspending
postponing
delaying
canceling
abandoning
ceasing
discontinuing
breaking off
giving up
quitting
relinquishing
surrendering
closing
shutting down
winding up