Reignite: meaning, definitions and examples

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reignite

 

[ riːˈaɪnɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

relationship

To rekindle or revive something, especially a feeling, relationship, or passion.

Synonyms

reawaken, rekindle, revive

Examples of usage

  • She hoped they could reignite their love.
  • After some time apart, they were able to reignite their friendship.
  • The therapist helped them reignite the spark in their marriage.
Context #2 | Verb

interest

To give new life or energy to a situation, event, or idea.

Synonyms

reenergize, rejuvenate, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • The new project reignited his passion for work.
  • The speaker's words reignited the debate among the audience.
  • The discovery reignited interest in the scientific community.

Translations

Translations of the word "reignite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reacender

🇮🇳 फिर से प्रज्वलित करना

🇩🇪 wieder entfachen

🇮🇩 menyalakan kembali

🇺🇦 запалити знову

🇵🇱 rozpalić na nowo

🇯🇵 再燃させる

🇫🇷 rallumer

🇪🇸 reavivar

🇹🇷 yeniden ateşlemek

🇰🇷 다시 불을 붙이다

🇸🇦 إعادة إشعال

🇨🇿 znovu zapálit

🇸🇰 znovu zapáliť

🇨🇳 重新点燃

🇸🇮 ponovno vžgati

🇮🇸 endurtendra

🇰🇿 қайта тұтандыру

🇬🇪 ხელახლა ანთება

🇦🇿 yenidən alovlandırmaq

🇲🇽 reavivar

Etymology

The word 'reignite' is a combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'ignite' meaning 'to set on fire or to excite.' It originated in the late 18th century and has since been used to describe the act of rekindling or reviving something, whether it be a relationship, passion, interest, or idea. The concept of reigniting has been a common theme in human experiences, symbolizing the renewal of energy and enthusiasm in various aspects of life.

See also: ignitable, ignite, igniter, ignition, ignitions, ignitor, lignite.