Rekindle

Pronunciation: /riːˈkɪndəl/

Rekindle (verb)

  1. to make something, like a feeling or interest, become active again.
  2. to light a fire again after it has gone out.

Examples

  • They tried to rekindle their friendship after many years.
  • The couple worked to rekindle their romance.

Common collocations: rekindle interest, rekindle a relationship, rekindle hope, rekindle the flames, rekindle a bonfire

Synonyms of Rekindle

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rekindle

  • — when referring to putting out a fire or ending something