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recommence

VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed renew restore return to
STRONG
recapitulate reestablish reinstate reopen restart
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
WEAK
cease complete desist discontinue end finish
VERB
pick up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue gain increase recover take up
WEAK
gain ground get better get well make a comeback mend perk up rally renew reopen restart resume swell
Antonyms
WEAK
weaken worsen
VERB
recondition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fix up refit refurbish remodel resuscitate
STRONG
brace continue exhilarate extend freshen furbish gentrify mend modernize overhaul prolong re-create reaffirm reawaken recreate reestablish refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate renovate reopen repair repeat replace replenish restate restock restore resume retread revamp revitalize revive spruce stimulate transform
WEAK
begin again breathe new life into bring up to date give a new look to go over
Antonyms
STRONG
break damage depress destroy discourage finish halt hurt kill leave alone maintain ruin shorten stop
VERB
re-create
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exhilarate refurbish reinvigorate
STRONG
brace continue extend freshen furbish gentrify mend modernize overhaul prolong reaffirm reawaken recondition reestablish refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate rejuvenate remodel renovate reopen repair repeat replace replenish restate restock restore resume resuscitate retread revamp revitalize revive spruce stimulate transform
WEAK
begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up give a new look to go over
Antonyms
STRONG
break damage destroy finish halt hurt kill leave alone maintain ruin shorten stop
VERB
renew
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue extend prolong reaffirm reestablish reopen repeat restate restore resume revive
STRONG
brace exhilarate freshen gentrify mend modernize overhaul reawaken recondition recreate refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate remodel renovate repair replace replenish restock resuscitate retread revitalize spruce stimulate transform
WEAK
begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up go over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy finish halt shorten stop
STRONG
break damage depress discourage hurt kill leave alone ruin
VERB
reopen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reinstate renew restart restore resume return to take up
STRONG
proceed recapitulate reestablish
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop
VERB
restart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed reestablish reinstate renew reopen restore resume return to
STRONG
recapitulate
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop
VERB
resume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue go on proceed regain reopen restart return to take up
STRONG
recapitulate recoup repossess retake
WEAK
assume again carry on come back go on with keep on keep up occupy again pick up reassume reinstitute reoccupy take back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete end finish halt stop
VERB
take up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adopt assume commence continue embrace enter initiate open pick up renew reopen resume tackle undertake
WEAK
become involved in carry on engage in espouse follow through get off go on kick off proceed restart set to start take on tee off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain cease close complete conclude end exclude finish forget halt leave neglect reject release stop

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“Production at the North West Shelf Project is expected to recommence after Woodside is able to mobilize its workforce to its offshore facilities,” the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“We welcome the Labor government’s constructive dialogue and positive progress towards stabilizing the relationship with China, and creating this process and opportunity to recommence the barley trade,” Large said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Irwin Mitchell has called on the Spanish authorities to recommence the investigation.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2023

Her university term had ended for the winter break and wasn't due to recommence until March.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022

“But do you think it would attack us?” asked Hazel, watching it drop lower and recommence its poised fluttering.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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