C1
begin vs commence vs initiate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| beginverb/bɪˈɡɪn/ | Meaning to start doing or being something | Goes with — | Example The film begins at eight, so we should leave soon. |
| commenceverb/kəˈmens/ | Meaning to begin, used in formal writing and official announcements | Goes with commence work | Example The ceremony will commence at ten o'clock sharp. |
| initiateverb/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ | Meaning to start something, such as a plan, process or discussion | Goes with initiate talks | Example The city council initiated a project to clean up the river. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Managers must be willing to change.