Begin
Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Usage example: she began walking to work for exercise
Nearby Word: beginning
Complete
Complete verb - To bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point.
Usage example: the well-attended concert completed a great weekend of arts and entertainment events
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Shout-Out: When Taikobou and Raishinshi are ready to begin their bare fists battle, the scene is very similar to fighting games, complete with timer and health bars.
Source: Manga / Soul Hunter -
Make a shot to begin a siege on that House's castle, then complete all seven shots and hit the Battering Ram to complete the siege and add a ball.
Source: Pinball / Game of Thrones -
Make a shot to begin a siege on that House's castle, then complete all seven shots in order and hit the Battering Ram to complete the siege and add another ball.
Source: Wizard Mode
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