| Main Entry: | approach |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | begin |
Synonyms: |
commence, embark, set about, start, undertake |
| Main Entry: | assume |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | take, undertake |
Synonyms: |
accept, acquire, appropriate, arrogate, attend to, begin, confiscate, don, embark upon, embrace, enter upon, seize, set about, take on, take over, take up |
| Notes: | assume means 'suppose to be the case, without proof; take for granted'; presume means 'suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability; take for granted that something exists or is the case' |
Antonyms: |
not do |
| Main Entry: | begin |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | start |
Synonyms: |
activate, actualize, break ground, break the ice, bring about, bring to pass, cause, commence, create, do, drive, effect, embark on, enter on, enter upon, establish, eventuate, found, generate, get going, give birth to, give impulse, go ahead, go into, impel, inaugurate, induce, initiate, instigate, institute, introduce, launch, lay foundation for, lead, make, make active, motivate, mount, occasion, open, originate, plunge into, prepare, produce, set about, set in motion, set up, trigger, undertake |
Antonyms: |
complete, conclude, consummate, end, finish |
| Main Entry: | dig in |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | begin with enthusiasm |
Synonyms: |
bite, burrow, chew, commence, consume, delve, eat, rise, set about, spring, start eating |
Antonyms: |
avoid, delay, postpone, procrastinate |
| Main Entry: | embark |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | get on transportation object |
Synonyms: |
board, commence, emplane, enter, entrain, go aboard ship, launch, leave port, plunge into, put on board, set about, set out, set sail, take on board, take ship |
Antonyms: |
disembark, stay |
| Main Entry: | embark on |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | begin undertaking, journey |
Synonyms: |
broach, commence, engage, enter, get off, initiate, jump off, launch, open, plunge into, set about, set out, set to, start, take up, tee off |
| Main Entry: | engage |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | occupy oneself; engross |
Synonyms: |
absorb, allure, arrest, bewitch, busy, captivate, catch, charm, draw, embark on, employ, enamor, enchant, enter into, enthrall, fascinate, give a try, give a whirl, go for broke, go in for, go out for, grip*, have a fling at, have a go at, have a shot at, imbue, immerse, interest, involve, join, keep busy, monopolize, partake, participate, pitch in, practice, preengage, preoccupy, set about, soak, tackle*, take part, tie up, try on for size, undertake |
Antonyms: |
decline, refuse, reject, shun |
| Main Entry: | enter |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | embark on; take part in |
Synonyms: |
become member, begin, commence, commit oneself, enlist, enroll, get oneself into, inaugurate, join, join up, lead off, muster*, open, participate in, set about, set out on, set to, sign on, sign up, start, subscribe, take up, tee off |
Antonyms: |
abstain, forget, refrain, stop |
| Main Entry: | go about |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | undertake |
Synonyms: |
approach, be employed, begin, devote oneself to, engage in, get busy with, occupy oneself with, set about, tackle, work at |
| Main Entry: | lay into |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | criticize, attack |
Synonyms: |
assail, battle, belabor, fire at, invade, lambaste, let fly at, set about |
Antonyms: |
compliment, praise |