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commencement

The word “commencement” has 3 syllables: com-mence-ment

It's pronounced as /kəˈmɛnsmənt/

What is synonym and antonym for commencement?

In the thesaurus, “commencement” has 51 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for commencement along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for commencement

Antonyms for commencement

Meanings of commencement

  • noun
    1. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing.
    2. The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.
    3. A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university.

Example Sentences

  • The university held its annual commencement on the main lawn
  • She delivered a powerful speech during the commencement ceremony
  • Families traveled from far away to attend the commencement event
  • He felt proud walking across the stage at commencement
  • The school announced that this year’s commencement would be held outdoors

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to commencement, such as: advent, alpha, appearance, arrival, baseline, beginning, birth.

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