Synonyms for begin

verb

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
• set in motion, cause to start
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
• have a beginning characterized in some specified way
• achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
• begin to speak or say
• begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
• be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
• have a beginning, of a temporal event

noun

• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)