# commences

Pronunciation: say "kuh-MENS-iz" US/UK /kəˈmɛnsɪz/, AUS /kəˈmensɪz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of commence. — third-person singular simple present indicative of commence
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of commence. Use this form with he, she, it, or one thing.
   - _The ceremony commences once all the guests have been seated._
   - _Construction commences next month, after the permits are approved._

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