Antonyms for recommence

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kuh-mens

Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmɛns

Definition of recommence

Origin : late 15c., from Old French recommencier "begin again, start afresh" (11c.), from re- "back, again" (see re-) + commencer (see commence). Related: Recommenced; recommencing.

As in pick up : verb improve
As in renew : verb start over; refurbish
As in resume : verb begin again
As in take up : verb begin or start again
As in re-create : verb renew
As in recondition : verb renew
As in reopen : verb continue
As in restart : verb continue
As in continue : verb begin again; resume

Example sentences :

Dolly was obliged to kneel down, and recommence at the beginning.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

It appeared already much too late to attempt to recommence her education.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

Besides, was it not too late, at his age, to recommence a career?
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

If you should ever recommence business, however, it ought not to be from this fear.
Extract from : « The Last Penny and Other Stories » by T. S. Arthur

This done, I was allowed to recommence my archaeological investigations.
Extract from : « Carmen » by Prosper Merimee

After the lapse of a few seconds, all recommence simultaneously.
Extract from : « The Log of the Sun » by William Beebe

We did not, on account of the heat, recommence our journey till the afternoon.
Extract from : « Old Jack » by W.H.G. Kingston

We accordingly determined the next morning to recommence our journey.
Extract from : « Adventures in Africa » by W.H.G. Kingston

The firing ceased; still I listened, expecting it to recommence.
Extract from : « Hurricane Hurry » by W.H.G. Kingston

I now felt sufficiently strong to recommence my attempt at escape.
Extract from : « Dick Cheveley » by W. H. G. Kingston

Synonyms for recommence

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