Definitions

begin

[bih-gin] / bɪˈgɪn /

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up start undertake

STRONG

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

WEAK

break ground break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to give impulse lay foundation for make active plunge into set about set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

STRONG

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

WEAK

complete consummate die

VERB

come into being; become functional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear come out commence emerge enter happen occur rise set take off

STRONG

arise bud dawn emanate germinate originate sail spring sprout

WEAK

be born come forth come into existence crop up derive from get going get show on road get under way grow out of issue forth kick off make tick proceed from result from send off stem from

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete disappear end finish hide leave stop

STRONG

die shrink

WEAK

conclude consummate

Example Sentences

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Roughly 18,852 World Cup tickets earmarked for Iran’s fans were revoked just a few days before matches begin, according to the Iran soccer federation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Once up and running for commercial use, Starship is expected to enable SpaceX to begin launching its advanced V3 Starlink satellites and AI satellites, which are core to its AI strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The stadium workers’ new contract, if signed, is set to expire in April 2028, teeing up another potential fight before the Summer Olympics begin in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Security Council deliberations are expected to begin in late July, before a General Assembly vote in the following months.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I cannot begin to imagine what this man wants from me, but apparently my job is saved by his surprise appearance in my workspace.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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