recommence — To begin again or resume something that was previously stopped or interrupted. It refers to starting anew after a pause or break.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To begin again or resume something that was previously stopped or interrupted. It refers to starting anew after a pause or break.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːkəˈmens/
Example Sentences
- After the fire alarm turned out to be false, the exam will recommence in 10 minutes.
- My diet will recommence tomorrow, but today I'm having pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- The peace talks will recommence next week after both sides agreed to new terms.
recommence
VERB[/ˌriːkəˈmens/]
To begin again or resume something that was previously stopped or interrupted. It refers to starting anew after a pause or break.
To begin again or resume something that was previously stopped or interrupted. It refers to starting anew after a pause or break.
After intense battles, we recommence our defence!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'commencier' meaning 'to begin' with the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back.' The word literally means to start something over again after it has been stopped or interrupted.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + commence (to begin) = to begin again
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“After the fire alarm turned out to be false, the exam will recommence in 10 minutes.”
“My diet will recommence tomorrow, but today I'm having pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
“The peace talks will recommence next week after both sides agreed to new terms.”
“My exercise routine will recommence as soon as I finish this bag of chips.”
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