commence vs start vs begin
I noticed the word commence when I recite GRE, the meaning is similar with the word start and begin. The Oxford dictionary explain the meaning as: to begin to happend; to begin sth. Chinese meaning as 开始发生，着手。 So I start to think about the difference, and which context can I use commence. So I dive into the example sentences.
The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon. Here commence used as intransitive verb. It means something starts.
I will be on leave during the week commencing 15 February. week commencing, week leave
使用场合
commence is used in a formal （正式）situation， start/begin is used more often in an informal situation.
According to the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms
Traditional usage often supports the choice of commence in reference to court proceedings, religious or other ceremonies, or industrial, commercial, or military operations" (p. 94)
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