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How to pronounce begin in Portuguese?

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Type Words
Synonyms start
Has types erupt, break out, bud, set in, dawn, originate, kick in
Verb group start


The DMZ begins right over the hill.
The second movement begins after the Allegro.
Type Words
Synonyms commence, lead off, start
Has types start up, introduce, usher in, commence, embark on, recommence, jumpstart, start, jump-start, set off, inaugurate
Derivation beginning, beginner


begin a new chapter in your life.
Type Words
Synonyms commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out
Has types embark, get going, get moving, get rolling, get started, get to, get weaving, jump off, fall, launch, enter, get cracking, plunge, recommence, come on, break in, bestir oneself, strike out, auspicate, attack
Derivation beginning, beginner
Type Words
Synonyms start
Type of act, move
Verb group start


begin a cigar.
Type Words
Synonyms start
Type of be
Verb group start


The novel begins with a murder.
My property begins with the three maple trees.
Her day begins with a workout.
The semester begins with a convocation ceremony.
Type Words
Synonyms menachem begin
Type Words
Type of reach, attain, accomplish, achieve


This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation.
You cannot even begin to understand the problem we had to deal with during the war.
Type Words
Type of talk, mouth, utter, verbalize, verbalise, speak
Type Words
Verb group commence, set about, start out, start, set out, get, get down
Type Words
Verb group start
Derivation beginning


The number `one' begins the sequence.
A terrible murder begins the novel.
The convocation ceremony officially begins the semester.
Type Words
Type of be
Verb group lead off, start, commence


The company's Asia tour begins next month.