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单词 rekindle
释义

rekindle

verb

re·​kin·​dle ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl How to pronounce rekindle (audio)
rekindled; rekindling
1
transitive : to kindle (something) again
rekindle a fire
On the way the torch went out, and we took shelter in a small and lonely Christian chapel to rekindle it. Robert Louis Stevenson
: to start or stir up (something) again
The couple appeared to rekindle their romance, exchanging loving messages promising to try to make the relationship work again … Sarah Ward
"… You get a chance to meet up with people and rekindle memories … " Paul O'Connell
Its election offered an example of how to rekindle interest in politics … Vrasidas Karalis
Her story is one of those great stories of love, commitment and perseverance that rekindle your hope for humanity … Kimberly Fletcher
2
intransitive : to begin to burn again : to flare up again
Firefighters were called back to the scene around 6 a.m. when the flames rekindled. Mike Hasch

Synonyms

  • reanimate
  • recharge
  • regenerate
  • rejuvenate
  • renew
  • resurrect
  • resuscitate
  • revitalize
  • revive
  • revivify
  • rewake
  • rewaken
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Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

rekindle

verb

re·​kin·​dle
ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl
rekindled; rekindling
: to cause to be active again
rekindle a fire
rekindle hope

rekindle

verb

as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • revive
  • resurrect
  • renew
  • revitalize
  • rejuvenate
  • revivify
  • reanimate
  • resuscitate
  • recharge
  • restart
  • regenerate
  • reactivate
  • rewaken
  • rewake
  • jump-start
  • kick-start
  • reinvent
  • refresh
  • refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • extinguish
  • suppress
  • kill
  • quench
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