What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
commence
Example
The meeting will commence at 9 am sharp. [commence: verb]
Example
We are about to commence the construction of the new building. [commence: present tense]
launch
Example
They are planning to launch a new line of smartphones next month. [launch: verb]
Example
The company successfully launched their latest advertising campaign. [launched: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Launch is more commonly used than commence in everyday language, especially in business or marketing contexts. Commence is less common and tends to be used in more formal or official settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between commence and launch?
While commence is associated with a formal and serious tone, launch can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more commonly used in business or marketing settings.
