commence
commence(
kuh
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mehns
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (formal) (to begin)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. comenzar
The headmaster appeared on the stage to commence the ceremony.El director del colegio apareció en el escenario para comenzar la ceremonia.
b. iniciar
The government will soon commence preparations to receive UK Prime Minister.El gobierno pronto iniciará los preparativos para recibir al Primer Ministro del Reino Unido.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (formal) (to begin)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
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