All commence synonyms

verb commence

• initiate — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
• begin — To begin to do something means to start doing it.
• inaugurate — to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.
• take up — the act of taking.
• launch — to set (a boat or ship) in the water.
• originate — to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
• open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
• arise — If a situation or problem arises, it begins to exist or people start to become aware of it.
• start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
• instigate — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
• get cracking — to break without complete separation of parts; become fissured: The plate cracked when I dropped it, but it was still usable.
• get going — an offspring or the total of the offspring, especially of a male animal: the get of a stallion.
• hit the ground running — begin enthusiastically
• kick off — the act of kicking; a blow or thrust with the foot or feet.
• lead off — most important; principal; leading; first: lead editorial; lead elephant; lead designer.
• tear into — to pull apart or in pieces by force, especially so as to leave ragged or irregular edges. Synonyms: rend, rip, rive. Antonyms: mend, repair, sew.
• get one's feet wet — to begin to participate in something