Translation
to begin, to start
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin cominitiare, from com- + initiare ('to begin').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- initiare
- English cognates
- initiate, initial
Grammar
Examples
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The class starts at nine.
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I start the new job on Monday.
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They started everything from scratch.
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começar: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 7: Words 251-260.