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rekindle.

To kindle again.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To kindle again.

    transitive
  2. To be kindled or ignited again.

    intransitive
  3. To revive.

    figuratively · transitive
    After being abroad for a decade, when he came back he rekindled his obsession with cricket.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English kindle English rekindle From re- + kindle.

noun
  1. Synonym of reflash.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English kindle English rekindle From re- + kindle.

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