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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The worst of its choices is rekindling the romantic triangle between Tancredi, Concetta, and Angelica, inventing second and third acts to a transfer of affection that’s handled in a few pages in the novel.
—Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Of a breakup with a love that was necessary to be rekindled.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
With those high-profile tests using a dedicated demonstrator jet, Boom's ambitious project is rekindling excitement about commercial supersonic flight.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The Comets have two games this weekend to rekindle that identity ahead of the playoffs.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Of a breakup with a love that was necessary to be rekindled.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
With those high-profile tests using a dedicated demonstrator jet, Boom's ambitious project is rekindling excitement about commercial supersonic flight.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The Comets have two games this weekend to rekindle that identity ahead of the playoffs.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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