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
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The first known use of reignite was in 1818
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