Begin and Finalize

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Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Finalize is an antonym for begin.

Nearby Word: beginning

Finalize verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.

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Begin is an antonym for finalize in finish topic.

Nearby Words: final, finalise, finally, finality, finalised

construction	begin construction	finalize construction
relationship	begin relationship	finalize relationship
plot	begin plot	finalize plot
turn	begin turn	finalize turn
Other words: system, series, plan, journey, negotiations.

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