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Definition of rekindle

rekindle

/riːˈkɪn.dəl/
re · kin · dle
Past Simple:rekindled
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Past Participle:rekindled
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Present Participle:rekindling
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rekindle Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To revive or restore something that has faded or been lost (such as an emotion, interest, or relationship).

Example

"Their trip to the coast helped rekindle their childhood friendship after years apart."

2

To relight or start a fire again after it has died down or gone out.

Example

"We added dry twigs and blew gently on the embers to rekindle the campfire."

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• Rhymes for rekindle

• Nearby Words

rejuvenation
rejuvenator
rekey
rekindle
relabel
relace
relapse

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'kindle', which derives from Old Norse 'kynda' (to set fire to).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rekindle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rekindle
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