reignite

verb

re·​ig·​nite (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt 

reignited; reigniting

1

transitive + intransitive : to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again

The strong winds reignited the embers.

The fire reignited.

2

transitive : to give new life or energy to (something)

The success of the movie reignited her career.

The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.

3

intransitive : to reoccur suddenly

The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.

—Jeffrey Bartholet

reignition

(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈni-shən 

noun

plural reignitions

measures to prevent the reignition of the fire

Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions.

—Ryan Pfeil

Examples of reignite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shares were down on Friday following Oracle ’s disappointing earnings this week that reignited fears of an AI bubble. —Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025

Something playful, romantic or inspiring could reignite your lust for life. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025

Oracle’s reality check The Fed decision had boosted markets Wednesday, but Oracle’s disappointing earnings served as a reality check, reigniting concerns about AI overspending. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025

Her arrival breathes life and chaos back into the house, reigniting sibling bonds and old rivalries. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reignite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite