Commence and Precede

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

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Precede and commence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precede" instead a verb "Commence".

Nearby Words: commencement, commencing

Precede verb - To go or come before in time.

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Commence and precede are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commence" instead a verb "Precede".

Nearby Words: precedent, preceding, precedence

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