Synonyms of rekindle

rekindle

verb

ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl 

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revive
• resurrect
• renew
• revitalize
• rejuvenate
• reanimate
• revivify
• resuscitate
• recharge
• regenerate
• restart
• jump-start
• reactivate
• rewaken
• rewake
• kick-start
• reinvent
• refresh
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• suppress
• extinguish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rekindle

This interaction can rekindle chemical reactions, creating additional local ozone on top of the fine particulate matter emitted from the fire. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Petco Park already is a year-round concert venue and event center, and the Padres could rekindle plans to develop a large parking lot near the ballpark. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

For the Jonas Brothers, however, the band’s nearly six-year break from 2013 to 2019 helped rekindle the fun — and their love for the music. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

The release of Fauci's text messages could further rekindle a yearslong dispute between Fauci and congressional Republicans about how the federal government's former top infectious disease expert responded to the coronavirus pandemic. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026