embarks (on or upon)

verb

Definition of embarks (on or upon)next
present tense third-person singular of embark (on or upon)
as in begins
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 embarks (on or upon)
  1. begins
  2. starts
  3. opens
Verb
  • The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
    Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of begins
Verb
  • This skill starts with your own life.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starts
Verb
  • Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opens
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“Embarks (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarks%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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