AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

commence

/kəˈmens/ Syllables: com·mence

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To begin or start something, especially a formal process or official activity.

Synonyms

begin start initiate

Antonyms

cease conclude

Translations

commence in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يبدأ، يشرع

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

تبدأ شيئًا ما، خاصة عملية رسمية أو نشاطًا رسميًا.

Easy Explanation

To commence means to begin formally. Universities commence the academic year with orientation events for incoming students.

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Memory TipCommence is a formal start — ceremonies commence with opening remarks.

Contextual Examples

Graduate students commence thesis research after passing the qualifying examination committee review.

The trial will commence once all participants provide signed informed consent documentation.

Classes commence at eight thirty, so commuters plan bus routes to arrive before roll call.

Word Families & Pronunciation