Antonyms for re-commencing


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


Definition of re-commencing

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 :
  • War was on the point of re-commencing, and this time Romans and Italiotes marched united against Rome.
  • Extract from : « History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2 » by Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.
  • The merriment ceased abruptly, and the Albino took the opportunity of re-commencing business.
  • Extract from : « In Strange Company » by Guy Boothby

Synonyms for re-commencing

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