start

verb /stɑːrt/

Begin or set in motion.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "start" include begin, commence, initiate, launch, kick off, originate. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "start"

start —

begincommenceinitiatelaunchkick offoriginateopen

Antonyms for "start"

endstopfinish

Examples in context

  • We started the pilot last week.
  • Let's start with the customer feedback.
  • She started the project from a single sketch.
Usage note

Pick the tone: kick off (warm), launch (formal), initiate (official), originate (claim of authorship).