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verb (v)

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  begin, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out
  Antonym:
  end, terminate
  

  source: wordnet30
• set in motion, cause to start(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  begin, lead off, start
  

  source: wordnet30
• get off the ground(verb.creation)

  Synonym:
  embark on, start, start up
  

  source: wordnet30
• To have a beginning or origin; to originate; to start; to begin.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To enter upon; to begin; to perform the first act of.(verb)

  source: webster1913