introduce vs commence

commence vs introduce

introduce and commence both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
introduce	No	No	Yes	No
commence	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, commence is a hypernym of introduce; that is, commence is a word with a broader meaning than introduce:

introduce: be a precursor of
commence: set in motion, cause to start

Other hypernyms of introduce include begin, lead off, start.

introduce (verb)	commence (verb)
be a precursor of	take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing	set in motion, cause to start
put before (a body)	get off the ground
cause to come to know personally
furnish with a preface or introduction
bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
put or introduce into something
bring something new to an environment
bring in or establish in a new place or environment
bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment

Difference between introduce and commence

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