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EMBARK ON Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the phrase embark on. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase embark on. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EMBARK ON

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commence
verbv
verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• get off the ground

start
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the beginning of anything

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• a sudden involuntary movement

• the act of starting something

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• a signal to begin (as in a race)

• the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• depart for someplace

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

• bring into being

• get off the ground

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• get going or set in motion

• begin or set in motion

• begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

• play in the starting lineup

• have a beginning characterized in some specified way

• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

• bulge outward

start up
noun, adjectiven, adj
verb

• get going or set in motion

• get off the ground

Best Hypernyms For EMBARK ON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for embark on, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
begin commence start initiate
Phrases (1)
lead off

Alternatives for COMMENCE

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