embark (on or upon)

verb

im-ˈbärk How to pronounce embark (on or upon) (audio)
Definition of embark (on or upon)next
as in to begin
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 embark (on or upon)
  1. begin
  2. start
  3. commence
  4. open
  5. found
Verb
  • The gallery began exhibiting Crain’s work in 2018 and started representing her soon after.
    Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The right-hander began 2024 with the Texas Rangers before being dealt to the Royals in July.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The reason is because crane recovery has been so effective that the birds are starting to be nuisances.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Key Facts SpaceX has scheduled to launch Starship from Boca Chica, Texas, at around 5 p.m. EST, with a livestream starting at about 4:15 p.m. on SpaceX’s X account and website.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of start
Verb
  • The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.
    Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But the real processing will commence in the next weeks and months as El Capitan starts conducting nuclear weapons research in addition to computing work for fusion energy projects, climate change, and drug discovery.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of commence
Verb
  • But the future of Brady & Fox, which Brady opened in 2022 at 751 E. 63rd St., remained uncertain.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Nora Mac’s, a traditional Irish pub and restaurant, opened quietly in late December in Ballantyne.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of open
Verb
  • The new women’s 3-on-3 league — founded by Olympians Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier — is comprised of six total teams with six players each, with every member of the league being a stakeholder, SI reports.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • It was founded in 1991 by billionaire Michael Milken.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of found
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“Embark (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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