Definitions:

1. to achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative verb
   • This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation.
2. to be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series verb
   • The number 'one' begins the sequence.
3. to have a beginning characterized in some specified way verb
   • The novel begins with a murder.
4. to have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense verb
   • The race begins right over the hill.
5. to set in motion, cause to start verb
   • Let us begin before it gets too late.
6. to start an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object verb
   • Do we have enough time to begin a cigar?
7. to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action verb
   • They have begun their residency in orthopedics.

Synonyms:

• commence
• lead off
• start

NearBy Words:

• beginner
• beginning
• beginning