rekindle
verb (used with object)
to excite, stir up, or rouse anew.
had rekindled
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past perfectof rekindle.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In May, the New York Post reported that Remini and her longtime friend Jennifer Lopez had rekindled their friendship following reports that Lopez was splitting from husband Ben Affleck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024
Firefighters extinguished a smoldering fire in the basement, after it had rekindled, according to a department spokesperson.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
Xenophontos said the fire had been largely contained overnight but had rekindled along several areas early Monday, forcing air and ground crews to again mobilize.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Austin Butler had rekindled the good memories of Elvis with his portrayal in a lauded biopic.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
He took a bite of the chocolate and watched Lupin extinguishing the lamps that had rekindled with the disappearance of the dementor.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
