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
  • Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Yet much about Jupiter remains a mystery, even as NASA’s robotic probe Juno begins its ninth year orbiting this strange planet.
    Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays).
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Irving started getting around Braun and making tough shots.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of start
Verb
  • The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Oasis Live ‘25 tour has 38 shows booked so far, and will commence on July 4 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of commence
Verb
  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The department’s Office of Civil Rights opened an investigation into Owasso Public Schools in March following a complaint from the Human Rights Campaign, the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of open
Verb
  • Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cary is a populous town in North Carolina with a history long before the R&B star, have been founded in 1750.
    Jade Gomez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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 24 Nov. 2024.

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