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单词 rekindled
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

rekindled

verb

past tense of rekindle
as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • revived
  • renewed
  • resurrected
  • revitalized
  • rejuvenated
  • revivified
  • resuscitated
  • recharged
  • restarted
  • reanimated
  • reactivated
  • regenerated
  • rewakened
  • rewoke
  • rewaked
  • jump-started
  • kick-started
  • reinvented
  • refreshened
  • refreshed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • suppressed
  • extinguished
  • killed
  • quenched
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