rekindle

American  

[ree-kin-dl] / riˈkɪn dl /

verb (used with object)

rekindled, rekindling

1. to excite, stir up, or rouse anew.

   efforts to rekindle their romance;

   comments that rekindled her anger.

2. to cause to begin burning again; ignite again.

   Never use gasoline to rekindle a fire.

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verb (used without object)

rekindled, rekindling

1. to begin to burn again; ignite again.

   She is worried about a fire rekindling.

rekindle British  

/ riːˈkɪndəl /

verb

1. to arouse or cause to be aroused again

   rekindle the romance in your relationship

2. to set alight or start to burn again

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Etymology

Origin of rekindle

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- ( def. ) + kindle ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Two old flames are rekindled in an unlikely romantic encounter.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it’s “the physical action of showing up,” the effort McCarthy makes to rekindle languishing friendships that goes a long way in proving just how much these friendships mean.

From Los Angeles Times

Clearly they hoped she would rekindle the dying embers of the show.

From Los Angeles Times

The good news is the band have rekindled that fire.

From BBC

It now transpires that, prior to the king's informal comments, Sheinbaum had offered to rekindle the ties between Mexico and Spain that had become frayed by the issue.

From BBC

Related Words

• renew
• revitalize
• revive