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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However, since then, the Nuggets have rekindled their old groove – going 21-9 in their last 30 games before the break.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Ukraine fuming Ukraine and its European allies have been left fuming by the U.S., and Russia rekindling diplomatic ties and forging ahead with talks without their input.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Mitch has no interest in rekindling the relationship.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
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Mat Issa, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Ukraine fuming Ukraine and its European allies have been left fuming by the U.S., and Russia rekindling diplomatic ties and forging ahead with talks without their input.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Mitch has no interest in rekindling the relationship.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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