reignite

verb

re·​ig·​nite (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt How to pronounce reignite (audio)
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive : to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive : to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive : to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions. Ryan Pfeil

Examples of reignite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To reignite their ambition, Wickie books them an improbable gig at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Thanksgiving. Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 The track is bound to reignite some 200os-era Latin pop nostalgia and remind people how seamless their sound is together. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 In the movie, a married couple (Sandler and Aniston) tries to reignite their monotonous relationship with a trip to Europe. Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Use it to reignite customer love and build a stronger team—a win-win for everyone. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Taylor is determined to reignite her dad’s passion for cooking and save the restaurant. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2024 Miss Japan scandal sparks criticism and questions The scandal reignited a wave of criticism of Shiino on social media but also raised questions about why she was mostly blamed for the affair. Mari Yamaguchi, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024 The discovery of bioluminescent sand on a San Diego beach just a few days ago has reignited public fascination with the stunning natural phenomenon. Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The decision reignites the battle in Illinois to remove the former president from 2024 ballots. USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reignite was in 1818

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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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