Definition

1. Verb:
   • To arouse or revive something that was previously active, strong, or present: To cause a feeling, interest, relationship, or activity to become strong or active again after a period of decline or inactivity.
   • To light or ignite again: To cause a fire or flame to start burning again.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:

Advanced Usage

• "to rekindle an interest": to revive a past interest or hobby.
• "to rekindle a flame": can be used literally for a fire or metaphorically for a relationship or passion.

Variants and Related Words

• Rekindling (noun): The act of reviving something.
• Kindle (verb): To start a fire or to arouse an emotion or interest for the first time. (Note: "Rekindle" implies reviving something that existed before.)

Synonyms

• Revive: To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
• Reawaken: To wake up or become active again.
• Reignite: To ignite or arouse again.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is contained within the single verb form.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms that use the exact word "rekindle." The word itself often functions in metaphorical expressions, as shown in the advanced usage examples.)

Verb

1. arouse again
   • rekindle hopes
   • rekindle her love
2. kindle anew, as of a fire