rekindle
verb
re·kin·dle
ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl 
rekindled; rekindling
1
transitive
: to kindle (something) again
rekindle a fire
On the way the torch went out, and we took shelter in a small and lonely Christian chapel to rekindle it.—
Robert Louis Stevenson
: to start or stir up (something) again
Robert Louis StevensonThe couple appeared to rekindle their romance, exchanging loving messages promising to try to make the relationship work again …—Sarah Ward
Sarah Ward"… You get a chance to meet up with people and rekindle memories … "—Paul O'Connell
Paul O'ConnellIts election offered an example of how to rekindle interest in politics …—Vrasidas Karalis
Vrasidas KaralisHer story is one of those great stories of love, commitment and perseverance that rekindle your hope for humanity …—Kimberly Fletcher
Kimberly Fletcher2
intransitive
: to begin to burn again : to flare up again
Firefighters were called back to the scene around 6 a.m. when the flames rekindled.—Mike Hasch
Mike HaschSynonyms
Examples of rekindle in a Sentence
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
Recent Examples on the Web
Lopez and Affleck famously rekindled their relationship from the early 2000s in 2021 and married in 2022.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
In 2021, the duo rekindled their romance, then got married in 2022.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
In 2021, the duo rekindled their romance, then got married in 2022.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for rekindle
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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