SINCE 1828
reignite
verb
re·ig·nite
| \ (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt
\
\
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
verb
English 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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