Commence
Commence verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Handsel and commence are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Handsel" with "Commence", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: commencement, commencing
Handsel
Handsel noun - Something given to someone without expectation of a return.
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