start off

VERB

inspire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect animate arouse cause embolden excite galvanize get hearten impress influence instill motivate produce provoke spark spur stir sway touch trigger

STRONG

carry commove elate endue enkindle enliven exalt exhilarate imbue infect inflame inform infuse inspirit invigorate occasion quicken reassure strike urge

WEAK

be responsible for fire up give impetus give one an idea give rise to set up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dissuade halt leave alone lull please quiet stop

STRONG

dishearten dull enervate lose

NOUN

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

WEAK

alpha arrival coming day one first step flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

WEAK

stop

Example Sentences

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Within the niche category of meditation memoir, I’ve always appreciated narratives by dyspeptic Type As, the kind of meditators who start off by sitting in silent judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"They all start off with similar stories," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I would start off with the caviar fries and a spicy margarita with a tajin rim.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Under Piggy and Ralph, the boys start off by building shelters, creating a signal fire, and gathering food and water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He says to start off with something small and not alive, so we begin with making an extra button on his shirt.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

start off

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