Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To start or commence an action or process
Begin
/bɪˈɡɪn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
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Edward accepted her invitation and he began to be more cheerful.
Clyde was beginning to show a disposition to balk.
Etymology:
From Old English beginnan, meaning to start or open something.
Usage Statistics:
425 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
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