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单词 reignite
释义

reignite

verb

re·​ig·​nite (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt How to pronounce reignite (audio)
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive : to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive : to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive : to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so. Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈni-shən How to pronounce reignite (audio)
noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions. Ryan Pfeil

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

reignite

verb

as in to rekindle

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rekindle
  • relight
  • stoke
  • brighten
  • lighten
  • sear
  • bank
  • set off
  • illumine
  • incinerate
  • scathe
  • irradiate
  • radiate
  • scald
  • bake
  • kiln
  • ash
  • cook
  • broil
  • illuminate
  • scorch
  • char
  • cremate
  • frizzle
  • immolate
  • deflagrate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • extinguish
  • quench
  • douse
  • smother
  • choke
  • suffocate
  • put out
  • snuff (out)
  • dim
  • dowse
  • dull
  • stamp (out)
  • darken
  • obscure
  • blacken
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