rekindle

US /ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/
UK /ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/
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1.

light or ignite (something) again

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He tried to rekindle the dying fire.
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The old lamp was difficult to rekindle.
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2.

revive (something that has been lost or has faded)

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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.
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