Recommence: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommence

 

[ ˌriː.kəˈmens ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

continue

To begin or start again after a pause or interruption. To resume an activity or process that has stopped or been interrupted.

Synonyms

continue, restart, resume

Examples of usage

  • Let's recommence the meeting after the break.
  • The game recommenced after the delay.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,507 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.