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1. commencement

noun. ['kəˈmɛnsmənt'] an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.

Etymology

  • commencement (French)
  • comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Commencement Ceremony

  • aramony

Sentences with commencement-ceremony


1. Noun Phrase
Everyone in attendance knows that the graduates are the focus of the commencement ceremony.

2. Noun Phrase
Therefore, you may hear prayers at your commencement ceremony or at schoolwide events.

2. commencement

noun. ['kəˈmɛnsmənt'] the time at which something is supposed to begin.

Etymology

  • commencement (French)
  • comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))