Collocations for "commenced"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "commenced" in context.
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commence
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- commence the [fight, game, debate]
- the [fight] commenced
- commence with the [fight]
- will commence in [July, Japan]
- will commence on [July 21, the first of the month]
- will commence at [12:00, the convention center, sundown]
- will commence [immediately, shortly]
- commence [negotiations, proceedings, work]
- let the [battle, fight, games] commence!
'commenced' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):