Jan 14, 2026Β Β· (intransitive) To be kindled or ignited again. After being abroad for a decade, when he came back he rekindled his obsession with cricket.

  • to arouse or cause to be aroused again: rekindle the romance in your relationship.
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    Definition of rekindle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

    If something rekindles an unpleasant situation, it makes the unpleasant situation happen again. There are fears that the series could rekindle animosity between the two countries. [VERB noun]

    The meaning of REKINDLE is to kindle (something) again : to start or stir up (something) again. How to use rekindle in a sentence.

      REKINDLE meaning: to cause (something, such as a feeling) to be strong or active again

      Rekindle definition: To relight (a fire).

      REKINDLE definition: to excite, stir up, or rouse anew. See examples of rekindle used in a sentence.

      REKINDLE meaning: to cause (something, such as a feeling) to be strong or active again

      Rekindle definition: To relight (a fire).

      REKINDLE definition: to excite, stir up, or rouse anew. See examples of rekindle used in a sentence.

      Factsheet What does the verb rekindle mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb rekindle. See β€˜Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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