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Antonyms for re-commences


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuh-mens
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmɛns



Definition of re-commences

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Modern French commencer), from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from Latin com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial (adj.)). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing.
  • 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 :
  • This done, it harnesses itself anew and re-commences its efforts.
  • Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay
  • It re-commences with the first traditions of the nations just mentioned.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 » by Hubert Howe Bancroft
  • War then re-commences; the consul Albinus lets it drag on in length.
  • Extract from : « History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2 » by Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.
  • The revolution of a certain period of time which finishes and re-commences perpetually.
  • Extract from : « Our Calendar » by George Nichols Packer

Synonyms for re-commences

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