“begin” in Maru

Meaning in English

1. (verb) take the first step or steps in carrying out an action 2. (verb) set in motion, cause to start 3. (verb) begin to speak or say 4. (verb) begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language 5. (verb) achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative 6. (verb) begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object 7. (verb) have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense 8. (verb) be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series 9. (verb) have a beginning characterized in some specified way 10. (verb) have a beginning, of a temporal event 11. (noun) Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

Definition: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0)