Definitions for rekindle
rekin·dle

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rekindleverb

   kindle anew, as of a fire

2. rekindleverb

   arouse again

   "rekindle hopes"; "rekindle her love"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rekindleverb

   To kindle once again.

2. rekindleverb

   To revive.

   After being abroad for a decade, when he came back he rekindled his obsession with cricket.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Rekindleverb

   To set on fire again.

   Etymology: re and kindle.

   These disappearing, fixed stars were actually extinguished, and would for ever continue so, if not rekindled, and new recruited with heat and light. George Cheyne, Phil. Principles.

   Rekindled at the royal charms,
   Tumultuous love each beating bosom warms. Alexander Pope.

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1. rekindle

   To rekindle means to revitalize, reawaken or reignite a feeling, process, activity or relationship that has become less intense, active or successful. This could be passion, a past friendship, love or interest among others. It involves renewing or bringing back to existence something that was once strong and vibrant.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rekindle

   to kindle again

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rekindle

   rē-kin′dl, v.t. to kindle again: to set on fire or arouse anew.—v.i. to take fire anew.

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1. linkered

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rekindle in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rekindle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of rekindle in a Sentence

1. Socrates:

   Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

2. Tom Malloy:

   We’re using Super Bowl as kind of an opportunity to maybe rekindle a relationship with people who have, you know, been out of the bar scene since COVID came, thank God Super Bowl has been helping us out.

3. Socrates:

   Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

4. Pope Francis:

   May the example of the four Italian saints help the dear Italian people to rekindle the spirit of collaboration and harmony for the public good, and to look to the future with hope.

5. Albert Schweitzer:

   In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rekindle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rekindle
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=rekindle
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rekindle
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rekindle