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re·ig·nite | \ (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt 
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\reignited; reigniting
Definition of reignite
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
Other Words from reignite
reignition \ (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈni-shən \ noun, plural reignitions
\ 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
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reignite
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of reignite
: to begin to burn again or to cause (something) to begin to burn again
: to give new life or energy to (someone or something)
: to cause (something) to suddenly occur again
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The first known use of reignite was in 1818
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