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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—John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The demolition has rekindled a mission to rebuild the facility and preserve its culture and history.
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The artist lauded his collaboration with the Prada Group and the Sea Beyond initiative, which helps amplify his message to a global audience, aiming to rekindle humanity’s connection with nature.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The demolition has rekindled a mission to rebuild the facility and preserve its culture and history.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Last year, the app released its first-ever Homecoming Hookup Report, a playful look at how folks mix, mingle, and sometimes rekindle during the season.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
The artist lauded his collaboration with the Prada Group and the Sea Beyond initiative, which helps amplify his message to a global audience, aiming to rekindle humanity’s connection with nature.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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