recommence

verb (recommence, recommences, recommenced, recommencing)

«recommence» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To begin again after a stop or break. tree →
To start doing something again. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, people usually say "start again" or "resume"; "recommence" is used in formal notices, the news and exam papers: "Lessons will recommence after the holiday." In stories it sounds stiff and official. Phrases: work recommenced, recommence play, recommence lessons.

Examples

Lessons will recommence on Monday. tree →
After the rain stopped, the match recommenced. tree →
The builders recommenced work on the bridge. tree →
The music stopped, then recommenced a minute later. tree →
Please recommence your test when the bell rings. tree →
Trains will recommence running at six o'clock. tree →
Then the hall was cleansed and the banquet recommenced. tree →

Note

Formal: in normal speech say "start again". Spelling: re + commence, double m. Past form: recommenced. Do not confuse with "recommend" (say something is good).

On Mova

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