"commence" synonyms, related words, and opposites

Similar:

set about, start, set out, get, begin, start up, start out, lead off, embark on, initiate, more...

Opposite:

end, terminate, cease, stop

Types:

begin, start, launch, kick off, get underway, get under way, get started, get off the ground, get going, more...

Meter:

Adjectives:

first, new, latter, lawful, last, right, best, next, second, former, general

Crossword clues:

get to work, beginning to, start working, begin an activity, to get started, make a start, to being, start now, let's dive in, start to work