Begin Synonyms

54 begin synonyms include start, set about, go about, embark on, launch into, get down to, take up, turn one's hand to, undertake, and tackle. Begin is a verb, and its antonyms are conclude and finish. Here are some additional synonyms for "begin" with example sentences.

Another word for Begin

54 other ways to say begin.

1. start

  • undertake  
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  • turn one's hand to  
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  • take up  
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  • tackle  
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  • start
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  • set in motion  
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  • set about  
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  • launch into  
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  • institute  
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  • initiate  
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  • inaugurate  
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  • go about  
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  • get going on  
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  • get down to  
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  • get cracking on  
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  • get ahead with  
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  • embark on  
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  • commence  
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2. appear

  • unfold  
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  • turn up  
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  • surface
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  • start
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  • spring up  
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  • set in  
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  • originate  
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  • occur
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  • make an appearance  
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  • happen
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  • emerge  
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  • develop  
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  • crop up  
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  • commence  
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  • come to pass  
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  • come into existence  
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  • come into being  
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  • become established  
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  • become apparent  
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  • arise  
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  • appear  
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3. open

  • take the plunge  
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  • start the ball rolling  
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  • start off  
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  • start
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  • open  
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  • lead off  
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  • kick off  
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  • go ahead  
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  • get under way  
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  • get to it  
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  • get the show on the road  
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  • get off the ground  
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  • get going  
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  • fire away  
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  • commence  
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Use begin in a Sentence

Activation of the system will begin at midnight.

begin with a strong introduction.

Let the race begin now.

Once you're ready, let's begin.

The meeting will begin shortly.

We begin class at noon.