Recommenceto begin once more after an interruption or pause means to start again after stopping. It is a formalsuitable for serious, official, or polite situations word often used in writing, reports, or officialconnected with authority, public business, or approved records contexts.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌriːkəˈmɛns/
Easy pronunciation: ree-kuh-MENS (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the last syllable, with secondary stress on the first syllable.
Verb meaning to begin again after stopping.
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Recommence Meaning
to start again
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to begin again after stopping
Example: The meeting will recommence after lunch.
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Other Meanings of Recommence
Meaning 2
to make something start again
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to cause something to start again
Example: The enemy recommenced hostilities after a few days of quiet.
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Recommence Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- restart
- resume
to cause something to start again
- restart
- resume
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse recommence with commence, but recommence means to start again, not to start for the first time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does recommence mean?
Recommence means to start again after something has stopped.
What are the synonyms of recommence?
Common synonyms include restart and resume, depending on the context.
Is recommence formal?
Yes. It is more formal than everyday alternatives like start again or begin again.
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