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
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Examples of rekindle in a Sentence
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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Progressives have been vocal about rekindling the Democrats’ relationship with working-class voters since the 2024 election showed blue-collar support trending toward Trump.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Cabello and Mendes first split in 2021 before briefly rekindling their romance in 2023.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The phenomenal string of W’s began in March when Scheffler seemed to start rekindling his greatest hits, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the second time and defending his Players Championship title.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Movies have also rekindled public interest in trains over the years.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Cabello and Mendes first split in 2021 before briefly rekindling their romance in 2023.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The phenomenal string of W’s began in March when Scheffler seemed to start rekindling his greatest hits, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the second time and defending his Players Championship title.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Movies have also rekindled public interest in trains over the years.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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