embarked (on or upon)

verb

Definition of embarked (on or upon)next
past tense of embark (on or upon)
as in began
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 embarked (on or upon)
  1. began
  2. commenced
  3. started
  4. opened
  5. launched
Verb
  • Earlier this year, the company abruptly ceased operations at its Jacksonville, Florida, facility and began working to set up the assembly plant in Ontario to assemble commercial electric delivery vans and trucks.
    Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This is where the family’s deadly journey began.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of began
Verb
  • The storyline is spare to the point of invisibility this time, reportedly revised with input, musical and otherwise, from Gaga and Phoenix as production commenced.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The explicit purpose is to permit the return of approximately sixty thousand Israelis who live in northern Israel and were displaced after October 7th, when Hezbollah commenced near-daily strikes.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • My relationship with feedback started with a significant aversion, reminiscent of my initial distaste for the bitter leaves in my grandmother's traditional dishes.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the decades since, Susan and I have played in bands together, started companies together and traveled the world together.
    Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of started
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  • There’s lots of brightly colored prints, adorably plush slippers, and even character pouches in the capsule—but this neutral matching set featuring Miffy or Boris ears has really opened our hearts (and wallets).
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jacobs and co-owner Dan Van Rite opened Dan Dan in 2016.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opened
Verb
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new way for Americans to look up how high or low levels of viruses like COVID-19 and flu are in their local area for 2024.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Vulcan can be launched with up to six strap ons depending on mission requirements.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of launched
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“Embarked (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarked%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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