reignite
Britishverb
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to catch fire or cause to catch fire again
the burners reignited
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to flare up or cause to flare up again
to reignite the war
Example Sentences
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The very top of the art market is reigniting after three years of sluggish performance.
As a result, the blaze reignited in some places after being doused, they said.
From BBC
It will also reignite discussions over the "fairness" of the so-called triple lock.
From BBC
That fire later reignited into the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Bath & Body Works plans to reignite its brand after disappointing results in part through creative marketing, a more aspirational image and influencers, according to executives.
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