Question

Difficulty: EasyIsolated Word Synonyms

Which of these words has the same meaning as COMMENCE?

  1. A
    Commend
  2. B
    Conclude
  3. BeginAnswer
  4. D
    Command

Answer

Begin
To commence means to begin, start, or initiate an action. 'Begin' is the only option that shares this exact definition.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the target word
The verb 'commence' means to enter upon or start an activity, process, or formal event.
Establishing the precise definition allows direct matching against candidate synonyms.
2
Evaluate the choices for semantic equivalence
'Begin' precisely matches the meaning of 'commence', whereas the other options represent an antonym, a phonetic look-alike, or an unrelated verb.
Isolating identical denotations ensures the accurate identification of the synonym.

Key Concept

Direct synonym identification for isolated words
Estimated Time:30s
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