Verbs of Course of Events - Verbs for Beginning

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to beginning such as "start", "launch", and "embark".

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to begin [verb]

to do or experience the first part of something

Ex: He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group .

to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .

to start off [verb]

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

Ex: The project will start off once the necessary approvals are obtained .

to come on [verb]

to begin doing something in a manner that is sudden and unexpected

Ex: The sun went down , and darkness came on quickly .

to set in [verb]

to occur, often referring to something unwelcome

Ex: The financial crisis set in when the company started facing severe losses .

to break out [verb]

(of an infectious disease) to start and spread within a community

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to launch [verb]

to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: We are launching the project later today .

to roll out [verb]

to officially introduce or launch a new product, service, or system

Ex: The government plans to roll out a series of tax cuts over the next few years .

to embark [verb]

to start or initiate something, such as a new project or venture

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to proceed [verb]

to begin a process or course of action

Ex: Before we proceed , let 's review the next steps .

to commence [verb]

to start happening or being

Ex: The ceremony commenced with a speech from the mayor .

to found [verb]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

Ex: The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century .

to introduce [verb]

to begin or initiate something, such as an event, process, or activity

Ex: The school principal introduced the new academic year with a motivational speech .

to pioneer [verb]

to be the first one to do, use, invent, or discover something

Ex: She pioneers innovative solutions in the field of renewable energy .

to initiate [verb]

to start a new course of action

Ex: The government plans to initiate a project aimed at reducing carbon emissions in urban areas .

to inaugurate [verb]

to officially start or introduce something

Ex: The mayor is inaugurating the new initiative today .

to activate [verb]

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

Ex: She activated the sprinkler system to water the garden .

to switch on [verb]

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

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to turn on [verb]

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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to institute [verb]

to establish or introduce something, such as a policy or program

Ex: The university instituted a scholarship program to support students .

to establish [verb]

to introduce or create laws or policies

Ex: The city council plans to establish new laws for recycling .

to originate [verb]

to start to be

Ex: The concept originated as a solution to a problem .

to develop [verb]

(particularly something unpleasant) to begin to happen, exist, or change

Ex: The argument developed into a heated debate .

to take up [verb]

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

Ex: We should take up a fitness routine for a healthier lifestyle .

to go about [verb]

to continue or start an activity

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to set out [verb]

to begin doing something in order to reach a goal

Ex: The company set out on a mission to reduce its carbon footprint in the industry .

to dive into [verb]

to immerse oneself fully and enthusiastically into a particular activity, subject, or experience

Ex: As the music played , the crowd began to dance , eager to dive into the lively atmosphere of the concert .

to set off [verb]

to start a journey

Ex: The explorers set off for the jungle , equipped with supplies and a sense of wonder .

to get down to [verb]

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

Ex: The team planned to get down to the details of the business proposal .

to burst into [verb]

to suddenly and intensely begin to express a particular emotion or reaction

Ex: They burst into cheers when their team scored the winning goal .

to launch into [verb]

to start doing something suddenly and with great enthusiasm

Ex: The professor launched into a long lecture on the history of the universe .

to start out [verb]

to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal

Ex: The team started out their research project by gathering relevant data and conducting initial experiments .

to set about [verb]

to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration

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Verbs of Course of Events
Verbs for Planning and Scheduling	Verbs for Timing	Verbs for Beginning	Verbs for Continuation and Interruption
Verbs for Ending	Verbs for Repetition	Verbs for Restoration and Remaking