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Commence

usgb/kəˈmens/Volume
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Event Kickoff

Often signals the official beginning of public events or functions.

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The festival will commence with a firework display.
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Formal Settings

More commonly used in formal or ceremonial contexts than 'start'.

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Please take your seats, the ceremony will commence shortly.
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Speech Introductions

Used to introduce the beginning of speeches and presentations.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, we shall commence with the keynote address.
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