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
The audit results have rekindled debate about state and local officials’ roles in handling the crisis.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
While the pair had newly rekindled their relationship a month before, a source told PEOPLE at the time that Justin was deeply committed to the relationship.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Several years ago, the Orange Chamber of Commerce rekindled the tradition and this year close to 100 entries were featured.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 May 2024
Meanwhile, Colt and Jody play around at maybe, just maybe, rekindling their romance.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
The motivation is rekindling the historical relationship – and to do it between HBCUs and Jewish students who attend predominantly white institutions.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2024
The couple rekindled a romance that began in 2003, during the early stages of their music careers.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
As the cameras rolled, the two rekindled their romance, remarrying in private ceremony surrounded by their family — including sons Corey, 15, and Carter, 14 — that aired in surprise on the season 7 finale.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Some history will be made, and rekindled, during this year’s 13th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
While the pair had newly rekindled their relationship a month before, a source told PEOPLE at the time that Justin was deeply committed to the relationship.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Several years ago, the Orange Chamber of Commerce rekindled the tradition and this year close to 100 entries were featured.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 May 2024
Meanwhile, Colt and Jody play around at maybe, just maybe, rekindling their romance.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
The motivation is rekindling the historical relationship – and to do it between HBCUs and Jewish students who attend predominantly white institutions.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2024
The couple rekindled a romance that began in 2003, during the early stages of their music careers.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
As the cameras rolled, the two rekindled their romance, remarrying in private ceremony surrounded by their family — including sons Corey, 15, and Carter, 14 — that aired in surprise on the season 7 finale.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Some history will be made, and rekindled, during this year’s 13th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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