commencing Synonyms

Strongest:

to take a degree at a university, to enter upon, to bring or come into activity, being, or operation, to have or make a beginning

The play commenced with a rousing rendition of the national anthem.
The trial commenced despite protests from the defendant's attorney.
The construction project commenced with a ground-breaking ceremony.
The investigation commenced as soon as the crime was reported.
The discussion commenced with a review of the agenda.
The concert commenced with a thunderous overture.
The surgery commenced after all preparations were complete.
The meeting commenced with a moment of silence in honor of a deceased colleague.
The hike commenced along a winding trail through the forest.
The trip commenced with a flight to a distant land.

to take a degree at a university, to enter upon, to bring or come into activity, being, or operation, to have or make a beginning

starting, opening,beginning, creating, embarking (on or upon), striking (into),launching, entering (into or upon), initiating, falling (to)

concluding, finishing, ceasing,ending, completing, terminating, stopping,halting, abandoning, discontinuing

The play commenced with a rousing rendition of the national anthem.

The trial commenced despite protests from the defendant's attorney.

The construction project commenced with a ground-breaking ceremony.

The investigation commenced as soon as the crime was reported.