Synonyms for Launch (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (set up or found):
establish, found, set upWordNet sense 2 (get going; give impetus to):
set in motionWordNet sense 3 (begin with vigor):
plungeWordNet sense 4 (the act of propelling with force):
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