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 HaschSynonyms
Examples of rekindle in a Sentence
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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Trump's pledge to release the remaining JFK assassination records has rekindled debate over what these files might contain.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
For many Chiefs and Bills fans, this week has rekindled that sentiment.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Portraying László Tóth, and representing the hardships and yearnings of so many, including the very struggles of my own family, has rekindled my own sense of being and belonging, and believing again.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The spat has its roots in a pending lawsuit filed by Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, over control of the company; it was rekindled after Trump’s announcement this week that OpenAI would be part of the $500 billion Stargate initiative designed to make the United States a world leader in AI.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
For many Chiefs and Bills fans, this week has rekindled that sentiment.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Portraying László Tóth, and representing the hardships and yearnings of so many, including the very struggles of my own family, has rekindled my own sense of being and belonging, and believing again.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The spat has its roots in a pending lawsuit filed by Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, over control of the company; it was rekindled after Trump’s announcement this week that OpenAI would be part of the $500 billion Stargate initiative designed to make the United States a world leader in AI.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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