to embark on

Examples

• All

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

  Academic text (2011)

• This summer, we will embark on a journey to explore the Amazon rainforest.

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

• I would embark on that business that I started four years ago.

• And together they embarked on a journey of love.

  Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

• This summer, the Try Guys are embarking on a nationwide live tour.

• Let's embark on this adventure.

  Joy of Sex (1984)

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

  Academic text (2015)

• And it's almost a kind of religious zeal as they embark on their projects.

  MIT OpenCourseWare

• Believe me when I say you are embarking on your most challenging and perilous adventure yet.

  Fiction book (1992)

Synonyms

S

to start

vsto embark on

∞ 1.0

To begin an action, event or process

implies beginning larger, more challenging or significant projects

B

to begin

vsto embark on

∞ 1.0

To start an activity, event, or speech

highlights launches of notable or demanding undertakings rather than neutral acts

L

to launch

vsto embark on

765 3.7

To start something new with energy, often in public

emphasizes undertaking significant or demanding projects rather than publicity

G

to get going

vsto embark on

598 2.3

To start doing something or to leave

is used for more formal, significant, or challenging project initiations

S

to set out

vsto embark on

161 3.2

To start doing something with a clear aim

focuses more on starting ventures that are significant or challenging

C

to commence

vsto embark on

• Formal

157 4.4

To begin something

carries stronger sense of important or challenging new undertakings

S

to start up

vsto embark on

126 3.2

To begin a new business or project

is broader, applying to important projects beyond organizational formation

E

to embark

vsto embark on

113 4.7

To start a new, important, or difficult activity

is identical in meaning but differs in phrasing or preposition use

G

to go to work on

vsto embark on

42 3.2

To start doing a task or project seriously

covers initial planning and riskier project starts rather than the focused work phase

Antonyms

A

to abandon

201 3.8

Stop supporting an idea or plan

H

to halt

178 2.4

To stop moving or make something stop moving

How Important

to launch

765 3.7

to undertake

153 4.2

to embark on

95 4.2

to set out

161 3.2

to start

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology