Synonyms for began
bɪˈgænbe·gan

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1. List of paraphrases for "began":

   started, commenced, initiated, launched, begun, undertook, opened, beginning, embarked, commencement, commence

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1. Mike Wilson:

   Our six-to-12 month view is that this is another mid-cycle sort of correction that really began last year.

2. Kwame Raoul:

   After receiving the request from Joliet's mayor and city officials, my office began a preliminary review of Joliet Police Department records and other information, it is clear that a formal investigation is needed to look at whether the department has engaged in patterns or practices of unlawful or unconstitutional policing.

3. Carl Dean:

   My first thought was, ‘I’m gonna marry that girl,' my second thought was, ‘Lord she’s good lookin’.’ And that was the day my life began. I wouldn’t trade the last 50 years for nothing on this earth.

4. Al Joersz:

   I powered back ... and began the turn — 90 degrees to the left, then a 270-degree turn to the right.

5. Emir Caner:

   Forget the fact that Muslims killed Catholic pilgrims before the first crusade began.