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单词 embark on something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to begin (a new project or venture)
He is embarking on a new career as a writer.
Synonyms
begin
The US wants to begin talks immediately.
start
Now is probably as good a time as any to start a business.
launch
The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
enter
I have entered a new phase in my life.
engage
They continue to engage in criminal activities.
take up
set out
When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots.
undertake
She undertook the arduous task of monitoring the elections.
initiate
They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.
set about
plunge into
commence
They commenced a systematic search of the area.
broach
See embark

Additional synonyms

in the sense of commence
Definition
to begin
They commenced a systematic search of the area.
Synonyms
embark on,
start,
open,
begin,
initiate,
originate,
instigate,
inaugurate,
enter upon
in the sense of engage
Definition
to take part or participate
They continue to engage in criminal activities.
Synonyms
participate in,
join in,
take part in,
undertake,
practise,
embark on,
enter into,
become involved in,
set about,
partake of
in the sense of enter
Definition
to begin (a new process or period of time)
I have entered a new phase in my life.
Synonyms
begin,
start,
take up,
move into,
set about,
commence,
set out on,
embark upon

Nearby words of
embark on something

  • embankment
  • embargo
  • embark
  • embark on something
  • embarrass
  • embarrassed
  • embarrassing

Synonyms of 'embark on something'

embark on something

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