EMBARK (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

embark (on or upon)

verb

im-ˈbärk

as in to begin

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching

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Worth Girvan and Gaspar were virtually tied on election night Tuesday, but on Thursday Worth Girvan began pulling ahead as more mail-in ballots were counted.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The company announced that limited production is scheduled to begin in 2027.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of begin

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Lukas Dostal started for the Ducks, but was chased after giving up three goals on 11 shots in the first period.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of start

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Totality on Pico Trigaza will commence 51 minutes before sunset, with the sun just 8 degrees above the horizon.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Construction is expected to commence after the demolition of the low-rise medical office building on the site.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of commence

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One bedroom opened onto a private patio overlooking the woods.

— Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
The backstory Hotel Nikko San Francisco opened in 1987 under the ownership of Takenaka Corporation, one of Japan’s largest architecture and engineering firms, and is part of the Okura Nikko Hotels portfolio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

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