late 15c., from Old French recommencier "begin again, start afresh" (11c.), from re- "back, again" (see re-) + commencer (see commence). Related: Recommenced; recommencing.
The enemy recommenced hostilities after a few days of quiet
we recommenced his reading after a short nap
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