Commences Meaning in English

word · lemma: commence

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التعريف

To begin or start something, especially in a formal or official context.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Commence' is formal and often used in official announcements, legal, or academic settings. In everyday conversation, 'start' or 'begin' are preferred. Typical phrases: 'commence proceedings', 'commence work', 'commence at 9 AM'. Avoid in casual speech.

• Spanish: comenzar - iniciar
• Portuguese (BR): começar - iniciar
• Portuguese (PT): começar - iniciar
• Chinese (Simplified): 开始
• Chinese (Traditional): 開始
• Hindi: आरंभ करना - शुरू करना
• Arabic: يبدأ - يشرع
• Bengali: আরম্ভ হয় - শুরু হয়
• Russian: начинается - приступает
• Japanese: 開始される - 始まる（フォーマル）
• Vietnamese: bắt đầu - khởi công
• Korean: 시작하다 - 개시하다
• Turkish: başlamak - başlatılmak
• Urdu: شروع ہوتا ہے - آغاز ہوتا ہے
• Indonesian: dimulai - memulai

جمل نموذجية

The ceremony commences at 10 o'clock sharp.

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The conference commences tomorrow morning.

basic

Construction on the new bridge commences next week.

basic

Dinner service commences once the bell rings.

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Once everyone is seated, the play commences.

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The trial commences with the opening statements from both lawyers.

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