Commence
Commence verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Lead and commence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Commence".
Nearby Words: commencement, commencing
Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
Common collocations
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Lead and Commence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/commence/lead
Commence & Lead. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/commence/lead>.
Lead or Commence. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/commence/lead.
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