| VERB | social | set about, go about, approach | begin to deal with |
|---|---|---|---|
| creation | set about, undertake, attempt | enter upon an activity or enterprise | |
| change | set about, get down, begin, get, start out, start, set out, commence | take the first ... / first step or steps in carrying out an action |
| Meaning | Begin to deal with. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s VERB-ing | |
| Synonyms | go about, approach | |
| Narrower | confront, face up, face | Deal with (something unpleasant) head on |
| Broader | act, move | Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) |
| Spanish | abordar, emprender, encarar | |
| Catalan | abordar, encarar | |
| Meaning | Enter upon an activity or enterprise. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s VERB-ing | |
| Synonyms | undertake, attempt | |
| Broader | initiate, pioneer | Take the lead or initiative in |
| Spanish | emprender, intentar | |
| Catalan | emprendre, intentar | |
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