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present tense third-person singular of begin
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1
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
- she began walking to work for exercise
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2
to come into existence
- the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
- the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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