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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—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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The two began dating in 2018, split in 2020, and then appeared to have rekindled their relationship the following year.
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—Eleanor Paynter, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Although Oklo has not been mentioned in relation to the prospective New York project, this announcement has rekindled interest in the larger narrative of nuclear energy resurgence, benefiting modern nuclear enterprises like Oklo.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The two began dating in 2018, split in 2020, and then appeared to have rekindled their relationship the following year.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 24 June 2025
In Libya, home to Africa’s largest oil reserves, U.S. companies are actively seeking to rekindle partnerships with the country’s national oil company.
—Eleanor Paynter, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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