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To begin, but wearing a tuxedo and announcing itself.
means To start or initiate something, often in formal or ceremonial contexts.
from From Old French comencier, built on Latin com- plus initiare, to begin or initiate — the same root that crowns graduation ceremonies as commencements.
Graduation twistCommencement marks an ending called a beginning.
RegisterFancier sibling of plain old begin.
Legal favoriteLawsuits commence; sandwiches just start.