Begin and Instigate

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Begin

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

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Instigate and begin are semantically related in start topic. In some cases you can use "Instigate" instead a verb "Begin", when it comes to topics like commence.

Nearby Word: beginning

Instigate

Instigate verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.

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Begin and instigate are semantically related in set in motion topic. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Instigate".

Nearby Words: instigation, instigator, instigating

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Common collocations

race	begin race	instigate race
relationship	begin relationship	instigate relationship
plot	begin plot	instigate plot
turn	begin turn	instigate turn
Other words: end, affair, time, hunt, plan, story, reign, fight, battle, investigation, invasion, rebellion, war.

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