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

embarks (on or upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of embark (on or upon)

as in begins

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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That approach could help developers identify infrastructure constraints before construction begins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Then the auditory environment around the person using it begins to change.

— Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of begins

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With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
The Genesis Scottish Open commences this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a significant co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event offering a $9 million purse.

— Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of commences

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In Utah, training starts with the basics of how AI works to teach an understanding of AI bias, hallucinations, ethical concerns and data privacy needs, Winters said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
The Fiat Topolino starts at under $15,000 and is Fiat’s first foray into the micromobility segment.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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