Recommence: meaning, definitions and examples
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recommence
[ ˌriː.kəˈmens ]
continue
To begin or start again after a pause or interruption. To resume an activity or process that has stopped or been interrupted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Let's recommence the meeting after the break.
- The game recommenced after the delay.
formal
To start again, especially after a temporary suspension or cessation.
Synonyms
begin again, pick up again, start over
Examples of usage
- The negotiations will recommence next week.
- Work will recommence once the repairs are completed.
Translations
Translations of the word "recommence" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recomeçar
🇮🇳 पुनः प्रारंभ करना
🇩🇪 neu anfangen
🇮🇩 memulai kembali
🇺🇦 почати знову
🇵🇱 rozpocząć na nowo
🇯🇵 再開する
🇫🇷 recommencer
🇪🇸 volver a empezar
🇹🇷 yeniden başlamak
🇰🇷 다시 시작하다
🇸🇦 إعادة البدء
🇨🇿 znovu začít
🇸🇰 znovu začať
🇨🇳 重新开始
🇸🇮 začeti znova
🇮🇸 byrja aftur
🇰🇿 қайта бастау
🇬🇪 ხელახლა დაწყება
🇦🇿 yenidən başlamaq
🇲🇽 volver a empezar
Word origin
The word 'recommence' originated from the French word 'recommencer', which means 'to begin again'. It was first recorded in the English language in the early 17th century. The prefix 're-' signifies repetition or restoration, while 'commence' comes from the Latin word 'cominitiare', meaning 'to initiate'. Over time, 'recommence' has become a popular term to indicate the resumption of an activity or process.
See also: commenceable, commencement, commencing.