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

On Monday, the stock plummeted 13% on a wave of rekindled AI fears, marking its worst day in more than 25 years.

From Barron's

As protests rekindle across Iran’s universities and an American fleet builds up offshore, Iranians are girding themselves for the chaos and violence that might unfold if the ruling regime is actually brought down.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initially they rekindle a genial intimacy over art, meals and the city’s beauty.

From Los Angeles Times

A day after federal prosecutors announced that the catastrophic Palisades fire was caused by the rekindling of a smaller arson fire days earlier, Los Angeles city officials were in damage control mode.

From Los Angeles Times

Milan is no place to nurture—or rekindle—a romance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• renew
• revitalize
• revive