C1 Vocab · Formal Synonyms — Lesson

Words 1–4

Commence

to begin (formal equivalent of "start")

Endeavour

to try hard to do or achieve something (formal equivalent of "try")

Facilitate

to make something easier or possible (formal equivalent of "help")

Obtain

to get or acquire something (formal equivalent of "get")

Examples

The meeting will commence at nine o'clock sharp.

We will endeavour to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

Regarding

concerning; with respect to (formal equivalent of "about")

Sufficient

enough for the purpose (formal equivalent of "enough")

Subsequently

after something; afterwards (formal equivalent of "later")

Prior to

before (formal equivalent of "before")

Examples

I am writing regarding your recent application.

There is not sufficient evidence to support the claim.

Pertaining to

relating to or connected with (formal equivalent of "relating to")

Acknowledge

to accept or admit that something is true (formal equivalent of "admit")

Examples

Please refer to the section pertaining to data protection.

The report acknowledges significant room for improvement.