COMMENCEMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMMENCEMENT?

Need another word that means the same as “commencement”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “commencement” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Commencement” are: beginning, first, get-go, kickoff, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time, commencement ceremony, commencement exercise, graduation, graduation exercise, starting point, opening, onset, launch, initiation, inception, birth, dawn, origin

Commencement as a Noun

Definitions of "Commencement" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “commencement” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The act of starting something.
• The time at which something is supposed to begin.
• A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on university or high-school students.
• The beginning of something.
• An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.

Synonyms of "Commencement" as a noun (22 Words)

beginning	The background or origins of a person or organization. The ending of one relationship and the beginning of another.
birth	The process of giving birth. They celebrated the birth of their first child.
commencement ceremony	An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.
commencement exercise	The time at which something is supposed to begin.
dawn	The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise. We got up before dawn.
first	The first or highest in an ordering or series. He wanted to be the first.
get-go	The time at which something is supposed to begin.
graduation	An academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred. The ruler had 16 graduations per inch.
graduation exercise	A line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement.
inception	The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity. She has been on the board since its inception two years ago.
initiation	The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. Rituals of initiation.
kickoff	A start given to contestants. I was there with my parents at the kickoff.
launch	An act or instance of launching something. The launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving.
offset	The amount or distance by which something is out of line. They produced banknotes by offset.
onset	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons. The onset of winter.
opening	The act of opening something. The ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door.
origin	A fixed point from which coordinates are measured. A voice that betrays his Welsh origins.
outset	The time at which something is supposed to begin. The project was flawed from the outset.
showtime	Used to signal the beginning of an event or process that is expected to be dramatic, decisive, or otherwise significant. It was five minutes to showtime and a huge roar went up from the audience.
start	The act of starting something. They got an early start.
starting point	A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning.
starting time	A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning.

Usage Examples of "Commencement" as a noun

• A commencement address.
• The date of commencement.
• The commencement of the trial.

Associations of "Commencement" (30 Words)

beginning	The event consisting of the start of something. The beginning canto of the poem.
budding	Beginning and showing promising signs of continuing. Her budding breasts.
commence	Get off the ground. His design team commenced work.
early	During an early stage. An early spring.
elementary	Of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education. The six stages take students from elementary to advanced level.
embryonic	(of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development. The plan is still in its embryonic stages.
emerging	Becoming apparent or prominent. Established and emerging artists.
germinal	Relating to or of the nature of a germ cell or embryo. De Beauvoir s germinal book The Second Sex.
inaugurate	Admit (someone) formally to office. The museum was inaugurated on September 12.
inception	An event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events. She has been on the board since its inception two years ago.
inchoate	(of an offence, such as incitement or conspiracy) anticipating or preparatory to a further criminal act. A still inchoate democracy.
inchoative	An inchoative verb. Inchoative stages.
incipient	(of a person) developing into a specified type or role. An incipient black eye.
initial	Mark or sign a document with one s initials in order to authorize or validate it. Took the initial step toward reconciliation.
initially	At the beginning. Initially he thought the new concept was nonsense.
initiative	Readiness to embark on bold new ventures. Use your initiative imagination and common sense.
intro	An introduction.
launch	Launch for the first time launch on a maiden voyage. They launched two Scud missiles.
mount	A mounting consisting of a piece of metal as in a ring or other jewelry that holds a gem in place. The costs mount up when you buy a home.
nascent	Being born or beginning. The nascent space industry.
oncoming	Due to happen soon. The oncoming of age.
onset	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons. The onset of winter.
origin	The more fixed end or attachment of a muscle. Jupiter was the origin of the radiation.
original	An original creation i e an audio recording from which copies can be made. The translation misses much of the subtlety of the original French.
outset	The time at which something is supposed to begin. The project was flawed from the outset.
phase	A structure containing two verbs in a phase. He phased the intake with the output of the machine.
pioneer	Open up a road or terrain as a pioneer. This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants.
start	A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game. The starting signal was a green light.
stirring	Arousing to a particular emotion or action. Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan.
trailblazer	Someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees. He was a trailblazer for many ideas that are now standard fare.