Meaning of the word rekindle in English

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rekindle

US /ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/

UK /ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/

light or ignite (something) again

Example:

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He tried to rekindle the dying fire.

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The old lamp was difficult to rekindle.

Synonym:

relight reignite rekindle

revive (something that has been lost or has faded)

Example:

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They hoped to rekindle their old friendship.

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The trip helped to rekindle their love for each other.

Synonym:

revive renew restore resuscitate reanimate

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