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embark upon

VERB
assume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept acquire begin embrace take over take up
STRONG
appropriate arrogate confiscate don seize
WEAK
attend to enter upon set about take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete conclude end finish reject
STRONG
give offer
WEAK
doubt leave let alone not believe not do not take
VERB
launch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commence inaugurate institute introduce open start
STRONG
bow instigate jump originate
WEAK
break the ice break the seal get show on road kick off set going start ball rolling usher in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease close complete conclude end finish stop
WEAK
hold keep
VERB
tackle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on
STRONG
accept attack attempt essay launch
WEAK
apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain complete conclude end finish
STRONG
be lazy
WEAK
avoid dodge forget idle neglect

Example Sentences

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The iconic singer resided in the property while he was rehearsing for his “This Is It” tour, which he was due to embark upon in July 2009.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“What we’re about to embark upon is not merely a new chapter of Tesla, but a whole new book.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

“What we’re about to embark upon is not merely a new chapter of the future of Tesla but a whole new book,” Musk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Thousands of people are about to embark upon the 42nd Great North Run.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

He sat down behind his desk again and resolved to embark upon a mature and systematic evaluation of the entire military situation.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller