Commencement and Dedication

Commencement

Commencement noun - The point at which something begins.

Dedication and commencement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dedication" instead a noun "Commencement".

Nearby Words: commence, commenced, commencing

Dedication

Dedication noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.

Commencement and dedication are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commencement" instead a noun "Dedication".

Nearby Words: dedicated, dedicate, dedicatory, dedicating

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