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

The South Korean president plans to pitch a potential role for China in his efforts to rekindle frayed ties with the North, which is heavily dependent on Beijing as a trading partner.

From Barron's

But both inside and outside the department, many were certain it had rekindled.

From Los Angeles Times

Slate’s big bet is that a radically reduced sticker price and a new kind of business model can rekindle excitement about the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

In October, authorities offered a detailed timeline about what they allege caused the fire: The Jan. 1 blaze, now known as the Lachman fire, rekindled to become the Palisades fire days later.

From Los Angeles Times

Rangers had been unbeaten in eight league games since Danny Rohl took charge to rekindle their own title hopes, but were undone by two goals in four minutes just before half-time at Tynecastle.

From Barron's

Related Words

• renew
• revitalize
• revive