rekindle
verb
re·kin·dle
ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl 
rekindled; rekindling
1
transitive
: to kindle (something) again
rekindle a fire
On the way the torch went out, and we took shelter in a small and lonely Christian chapel to rekindle it.—
Robert Louis Stevenson
: to start or stir up (something) again
Robert Louis StevensonThe couple appeared to rekindle their romance, exchanging loving messages promising to try to make the relationship work again …—Sarah Ward
Sarah Ward"… You get a chance to meet up with people and rekindle memories … "—Paul O'Connell
Paul O'ConnellIts election offered an example of how to rekindle interest in politics …—Vrasidas Karalis
Vrasidas KaralisHer story is one of those great stories of love, commitment and perseverance that rekindle your hope for humanity …—Kimberly Fletcher
Kimberly Fletcher2
intransitive
: to begin to burn again : to flare up again
Firefighters were called back to the scene around 6 a.m. when the flames rekindled.—Mike Hasch
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Examples of rekindle in a Sentence
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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Foreign diplomats, particularly in Europe and Asia, have spent well over a year trying to rekindle relationships with Trump's circle to better understand what the foreign policy goals will be during a second Trump presidency and to reiterate a desire to strengthen relations with the United States.
—Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The company then launched an even more ambitious $620 million renovation, adding new restaurants and nightclubs in a bid to rekindle the property’s past party buzz.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead, they are built slowly, through a series of small wins, clarity of vision, and teams that are on a mission to rekindle the momentum.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Hours after sleeping with Stephen, Lucy cries on Leo's doorstep and the pair rekindle their relationship — only for Stephen to reveal his hookup with Lucy to Leo that night.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The company then launched an even more ambitious $620 million renovation, adding new restaurants and nightclubs in a bid to rekindle the property’s past party buzz.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead, they are built slowly, through a series of small wins, clarity of vision, and teams that are on a mission to rekindle the momentum.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Hours after sleeping with Stephen, Lucy cries on Leo's doorstep and the pair rekindle their relationship — only for Stephen to reveal his hookup with Lucy to Leo that night.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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