commenced

Meanings

• Verb

  Began or started

---

Pronunciation

1. /kəˈmɛnst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2079670"

---

Antonyms

cease , stop

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with commenced
encumbered , umbered , numbered

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. commenced (French) : begun, started
   

2. commissioned () : authorized to act or to carry out a task or undertaking
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of commenced that leads to same result
commence , commenced , commencer , commencers , commences , commencing

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

commencement, commenced (past tense), commencing (present participle)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French commencer, from com- 'together' + commencer 'to begin'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'commencement' is often used to describe the ceremony marking the beginning of a university degree.

2. In French, the word 'commencer' is still used to mean 'to begin'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. beginning: The point at which something starts.

2. initiation: The process of beginning something new, especially a complex or important undertaking.

---

Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. Dear God, I thought, I've been infected by an earworm. My friend the Longhair says that's what you call songs that burrow into your head and "commence" chewing your brains.

   - Stephen King,{it}Entertainment Weekly{/it},24 Apr./1 May 2009

2. He thereupon "commenced" giving me this fantastically boring lecture about how the only reason I want a stuffed chicken is because they look so good in a shop window, and that the moment I received one I'd start dreaming up ways to ditch it.

   - Douglas Coupland,{it}Generation X{/it},1991

3. I have "commenced" two letters to send you before this, both of which displeased me before I got half done, and so I tore them up.

   - Abraham Lincoln,letter,4 May 1837

4. "Why shoot, I thought you wanted to be a lawyer, you've already "commenced" going to court." The ladies laughed again.

   - Harper Lee,{it}To Kill a Mockingbird{/it},1960

5. The policy would "commence" not only with the limiting of permits for the building of hotels and boats but with supervision—through expert architectural advice—of the construction of these boats and hotels …

   - William Styron,{it}This Quiet Dust and Other Writings{/it},(1953) 1982

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'commenced' has been used to describe the beginning of various stories, journeys, or projects.

How to Memorize "commenced"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb turning on to represent the start or beginning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the beginning of a journey or project.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'commenced' as the first word.

---

Memorize "commenced" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize commenced is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.