commencement

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

the beginning of something; a ceremony for conferring academic degrees

Example Sentences

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

The commencement of the project was delayed by two weeks.

Example Expressions

commencement speech

Synonyms

Beginning, Initiation, Opening, beginning, start, initiation, opening, onset

Entry 1

Beginning, Initiation, Opening

Entry 2

beginning, start, initiation, opening, onset

Antonyms

Completion, Conclusion, End, end, conclusion, termination

Entry 1

Completion, Conclusion, End

Entry 2

end, conclusion, termination

Collocations

commencement ceremony, commencement date, commencement address, commencement speech