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Resume

/ɹəˈzjuːm/

To take back possession of (something).

📖 Definitions of "Resume"

verb

1
To take back possession of (something).
2
To summarise.
3
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
"We will resume this discussion tomorrow at nine."

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
surveynoun	A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
sketchnoun	(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.
curriculum vitaenoun	(UK) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.
summarizeverb	(ambitransitive) To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.
restartverb	(ambitransitive) To start again.
take upverb	(transitive) To lift; to raise.
sum upverb	(ambitransitive) To summarize.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
restartverb	(ambitransitive) To start again.
surveynoun	A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
take upverb	(transitive) To lift; to raise.
sum upverb	(ambitransitive) To summarize.
summarizeverb	(ambitransitive) To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.
curriculum vitaenoun	(UK) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.
sketchnoun	(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.
reclaimverb	(transitive) To return land to a suitable condition for use.
retrieveverb	(transitive) To regain or get back something.
recoverynoun	A return to normal health.
regainverb	(transitive) To get back; to recover possession of.
recoververb	(transitive) To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).
regainingnoun	The act by which something is regained.
recaptureverb	The act of capturing again.
reinstateverb	(transitive) To restore to a former position or rank.
rehabilitateverb	(transitive) To restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.
rehabilitationnoun	The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.
recoupverb	(transitive, intransitive) To make back (an investment or similar).
restoreverb	(transitive) To reestablish, or bring back into existence.
reconveneverb	(intransitive) To come together again.