| commence /kəˈmens/ | begin (formal) | The ceremony will commence at 10 a.m. sharp. (= start) |
| endeavour /ɪnˈdevə/ | try hard (formal) | We will endeavour to reply within 24 hours. (= try) |
| facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ | make easier (formal) | The new app will facilitate booking tickets. (= make easier) |
| obtain /əbˈteɪn/ | get (formal) | Visitors must obtain a permit before camping. (= get) |
| sufficient /səˈfɪʃnt/ | enough (formal) | There was not sufficient time to answer every question. (= enough) |
| prior to /ˈpraɪə tuː/ | before (formal) | Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. (= before) |
| regarding /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ | about (formal) | I am writing regarding my recent order. (= about) |
| acknowledge /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ | admit or accept that something is true (formal) | The company acknowledged that the delivery was late. (= admit) |
| purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ | buy (formal) | Tickets can be purchased online. (= bought) |
| assist /əˈsɪst/ | help (formal) | Staff will be happy to assist you. (= help) |