principiare

Definitions of principiare
  1. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: appiccare, attaccare, avviarsi, cominciare, dare inizio, dare principio, incamminarsi, incominciare, iniziare
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    antonyms:
    chiudere, concludere, discolparsi, finire, giustificarsi, porre fine, porre termine, terminare
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    attaccare
    set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
    scozzonare
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    disporsi, prendere
    pursue or resume
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