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embark

verb

Set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
E
Ends with
K
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪmˈbɑːk

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verb

  1. Set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)

    “She embarked upon a new career”

verb

  1. Go on board

verb

  1. Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

    “We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer”

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Example Sentences

She embarked upon a new career
We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer

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