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recommence

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈmɛns/

KK: /rɪˈkɑːmɛns/

verb
Definition

To start something again after it has stopped.


Example

After the break, we will recommence the meeting.


Tense Forms

Past: recommenced

Past Participle: recommenced


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should recommence our project now that we have more time.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! I was just thinking about it too.
Sloth A
Yeah, I believe we can finish it quickly if we focus.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Let's set a date to get started.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resume
restart
reinitiate
Antonyms
cease
stop
discontinue
Root Explanation

Recommence → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "comencier" (from Old French, meaning to begin). The word "recommence" means to begin again or start over.

Memory Tip

Think of starting something 'again' ('re-') after it has already begun ('comencier').

Visually Confused Words
commence
commencer
recumbence
precommune
precomment
precommend
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