Commence and Intermit

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

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Intermit is an antonym for commence.

Nearby Words: commencement, commencing

Intermit verb - Cease an action temporarily.

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Commence is an antonym for intermit in stop topic.

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Intermit and Commence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/commence/intermit

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