commence
//kəˈmɛns//
Verb
commenceInfinitive
commencePresent tense
commencedPast tense
commencedPast participle
commencingPresent participle
commencesThird-person singular
1
To begin or start something, especially a formal event, process, or activity.
The ceremony will commence at ten o'clock.
2
To come into existence or operation; to originate.
The new policy will commence next month.