embark (on or upon)

verb

im-ˈbärk How to pronounce embark (on or upon) (audio)
Definition of embark (on or upon)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embark (on or upon)
  1. begin
  2. start
  3. commence
  4. open
  5. found
Verb
  • The Whites and Skaggs also began performing often together, with Skaggs introducing the group to new audiences.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Exploring the genre of inaugural addresses through quotations and objects from the past can help listeners better understand the opening speech of a new administration, the first act in a job that began with the taking of the oath.
    Claire Jerry, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of begin
Verb
  • Even her nails were Elsa-fied, starting with a sheer, shiny base and ending in silvery chrome French tips.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Organize the plan month by month, starting with foundational steps in the first quarter that build momentum toward achieving the resolution by year-end.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of start
Verb
  • The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.
    Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But the real processing will commence in the next weeks and months as El Capitan starts conducting nuclear weapons research in addition to computing work for fusion energy projects, climate change, and drug discovery.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of commence
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test 2 rewards Those who participate in MH Wilds open beta test 2 will receive a bonus pendant and a beta test 2 item pack.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Automation at the plant, which opened during the pandemic five years ago, has resulted in fewer finger injuries, near total lemon usage (up from 40% when done manually), and saved around 10,000 labor hours per day.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of open
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  • The new women’s 3-on-3 league — founded by Olympians Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier — is comprised of six total teams with six players each, with every member of the league being a stakeholder, SI reports.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • It was founded in 1991 by billionaire Michael Milken.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of found
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“Embark (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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