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

The former Louisville and Arkansas head coach has long been recognized as one of college football’s best offensive minds, and he’ll be charged with reigniting a North Carolina offense that ranked 120th out of 136 teams in scoring offense. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

However, after a year's worth of ho-hum post-earnings price action, this could be the one that reignites the fire. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

The trial had reignited his fury at the regime and at the British police who had failed to prevent the operation. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, McConaughey will next be seen reigniting his bromance with Woody Harrelson in Apple TV’s Brothers. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reignite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight