Recommenced: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommenced

 

[ ˌriːkəˈmɛns ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

suggesting something

To recommence means to begin again or to resume something that has already been initiated. It implies that an interruption has occurred, and now the activity or process is starting anew.

Synonyms

reinitiate, restart, resume

Examples of usage

  • The meeting was recommenced after the break.
  • They recommenced construction on the building.
  • The team recommenced their training after a short hiatus.

Translations

Translations of the word "recommenced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recomendado

🇮🇳 अनुशंसित

🇩🇪 empfohlen

🇮🇩 direkomendasikan

🇺🇦 рекомендований

🇵🇱 zalecany

🇯🇵 推奨された

🇫🇷 recommandé

🇪🇸 recomendado

🇹🇷 önerilen

🇰🇷 추천된

🇸🇦 موصى به

🇨🇿 doporučený

🇸🇰 odporúčaný

🇨🇳 推荐的

🇸🇮 priporočeno

🇮🇸 ráðlagður

🇰🇿 ұсынылған

🇬🇪 рეკომენდირებული

🇦🇿 tövsiyə olunan

🇲🇽 recomendado

Etymology

The term 'recommence' derives from the combination of the prefix 're-', which signifies repetition or return, and the word 'commence', meaning to begin or start. The prefix 're-' is of Latin origin, indicating a return to a previous state or action, while 'commence' comes from the Latin 'cominitiare', which means to initiate or begin. The word has evolved throughout the years to fit various contexts, particularly in formal or academic settings where the resumption of activities, processes, or discussions is necessary. The first recorded use of 'recommence' in English dates back to the 19th century, reflecting a growing need for clarity in communication regarding the continuation of previously started actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,388, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.