rekindle
verb
re·kin·dle
ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl 
rekindled; rekindling
1
transitive
: to kindle (something) again
rekindle a fire
On the way the torch went out, and we took shelter in a small and lonely Christian chapel to rekindle it.—
Robert Louis Stevenson
: to start or stir up (something) again
Robert Louis StevensonThe couple appeared to rekindle their romance, exchanging loving messages promising to try to make the relationship work again …—Sarah Ward
Sarah Ward"… You get a chance to meet up with people and rekindle memories … "—Paul O'Connell
Paul O'ConnellIts election offered an example of how to rekindle interest in politics …—Vrasidas Karalis
Vrasidas KaralisHer story is one of those great stories of love, commitment and perseverance that rekindle your hope for humanity …—Kimberly Fletcher
Kimberly Fletcher2
intransitive
: to begin to burn again : to flare up again
Firefighters were called back to the scene around 6 a.m. when the flames rekindled.—Mike Hasch
Mike HaschExamples of rekindle in a Sentence
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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The season follows two Baird College students who have rekindled a tumultuous romance, but past actions and a controversy get in the way of their best intentions.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Season three sees Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White) rekindle their tumultuous romance in time for the spring semester at Baird College.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
In her darkest moment, however, Neca’s students rallied behind her and rose up in her defense, rekindling her hope and her faith in her community.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The pair briefly split in 2019, but rekindled their relationship months later before welcoming their son Noah in November 2022.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Season three sees Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White) rekindle their tumultuous romance in time for the spring semester at Baird College.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
In her darkest moment, however, Neca’s students rallied behind her and rose up in her defense, rekindling her hope and her faith in her community.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The pair briefly split in 2019, but rekindled their relationship months later before welcoming their son Noah in November 2022.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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