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

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

Netflix in May also confirmed Grown Ups 3, the third film in a series about a group of childhood friends who rekindle their relationship as adults. — Connor Greene, Time, 4 July 2026

With fans rooting for Carl and Aniya to rekindle their romance, curiosity about the Casa Amor contestant is at an all-time high. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026