rekindle

[ree-kin-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.

verb (used without object)

rekindled, rekindling 

1. to begin to burn again; ignite again.

   She is worried about a fire rekindling.

rekindle

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rekindle¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- ( def. ) + kindle ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

So, what should you do if you want to rekindle a relationship?

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Beutner’s attacks come days after federal prosecutors filed charges in the Palisades fire, accusing a 29-year-old of intentionally starting a New Year’s Day blaze that later rekindled into the deadly inferno.

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The rekindled interest in gold reflected profound changes in both geopolitical and economic circumstances.

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Fire experts said that in some environments, a blaze can rekindle days and even months after the initial fire is thought to be extinguished.

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The second is whether there was more firefighters could have done to prevent the Jan. 1 fire from rekindling on Jan. 7.

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Related Words

• renew 
• revitalize 
• revive