COMMENCEMENT
Scrabble letter values: C3O1M3M3E1N1C3E1M3E1N1T1 = 22
Definition
- noun the time at which something is supposed to begin. — synonyms: beginning, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting_time, showtime
- noun an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred. — synonyms: commencement_exercise, commencement_ceremony, graduation, graduation_exercise
- noun the act of starting something. — synonyms: beginning, start
Examples
- “they got an early start”
- “she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her”
- “he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations”