incept

/ɪnˈsept/

Definitions

1. verb

to begin or initiate something

“The new project will incept this quarter.”

2. noun

the act of beginning or initiating something

“The incept of the new policy caused controversy among employees.”

3. noun

inception or the point where something begins

“The incept of the company’s success can be attributed to its innovative marketing strategy.”

Synonyms

  • begin
  • initiate
  • launch

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • terminate