to embark

Examples

• All

• We're about to embark on a journey.

  Mack the Knife (1989)

• So, Iris, what advice would you have for students or people more generally who are just embarking now in studying emotion?

• We are going to embark on our deep space journey.

• I want to wish you the best of luck as you embark on the career of marriage.

  Eggshells (1971)

• Ready to embark on man's greatest journey.

  The Black Hole (1979)

• After returning to our home countries, we embarked on a literature review.

  Academic text (2015)

• So a few days later, Tom and Huck embarked on a new adventure.

  Fiction book (2001)

• Scientists at the Oregon Research Institute recently embarked on an implementation study in 44 middle schools in Oregon.

  Academic text (2011)

• Students must have some knowledge of the subject before embarking on the fact-gathering excursion.

  Academic text (1990)

• We are going to embark on our deep space journey.

Synonyms

B

to begin

vsto embark

∞ 1.0

To start an activity, event, or speech

implies starting ventures that are new, important, or challenging instead of general starts

E

to enter

vsto embark

535 1.1

To register to take part in a competition or event

means starting important or challenging ventures rather than joining or registering

L

to launch

vsto embark

504 3.7

To start something new with energy, often in public

focuses more on starting something important or challenging rather than publicity

G

to get going

vsto embark

422 2.3

To start doing something or to leave

stresses beginning significant or challenging undertakings rather than quick informal starts

C

to commence

vsto embark

• Formal

161 4.4

To begin something

refers specifically to starting new important challenges rather than formal initiation

S

to set out

vsto embark

150 3.2

To start doing something with a clear aim

emphasizes starting new or challenging ventures rather than just having an aim

E

to embark on

vsto embark

95 4.2

To start a new project, activity or journey that is often big and difficult

is the same meaning but often appears without the following preposition

Antonyms

F

to finish

∞ 1.0

To bring something to an end or complete it

C

to cease

324 3.6

To stop or come to an end

Phrasal Verbs

E

to embark on

95 4.2

To start a new project, activity or journey that is often big and difficult

How Important

to launch

504 3.7

to undertake

190 4.2

to embark

117 4.7

to set out

150 3.2

to start

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology