Rekindle

Pronunciation: /riˈkɪndl/

Definitions of rekindle

verb to revive or renew something that has been lost or forgotten

Example Sentences

A1 I want to rekindle my friendship with my childhood best friend.

A2 After many years apart, they decided to rekindle their romance.

B1 The couple went on a vacation to rekindle their love for each other.

B2 The book club helped rekindle her passion for reading.

C1 Attending the art exhibition rekindled his interest in painting.

C2 The music festival rekindled memories of their youth.

Examples of rekindle in a Sentence

formal The couple sought counseling to rekindle their relationship.

informal I think it's time for us to rekindle our friendship.

slang Let's try to rekindle the spark between us.

figurative The artist used vibrant colors to rekindle the energy in his painting.

Grammatical Forms of rekindle

• past tense: rekindled
• plural: rekindles
• comparative: more rekindled
• superlative: most rekindled
• present tense: rekindle
• future tense: will rekindle
• perfect tense: has rekindled
• continuous tense: is rekindling
• singular: rekindle
• positive degree: rekindle
• infinitive: to rekindle
• gerund: rekindling
• participle: rekindling

Origin and Evolution of rekindle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'rekindle' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'kindle' meaning 'to ignite or light'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of lighting a fire again, 'rekindle' has evolved to also mean reigniting feelings, relationships, or interests.