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Definition of: begin
(bi·gin′) v. be·gan, be·gun, be·gin·ning v.t.
1. To commence or enter upon.
2. To give origin to; start.
—v.i.
3. To start.
4. To come into being; arise.
5. To have the essentials or the ability: used with a negative: She doesn't begin to sing as well as her sister. [OE beginnan] Synonyms: commence, inaugurate, initiate, undertake. See INSTITUTE.
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