Reigniting: meaning, definitions and examples
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reigniting
[ riːˈaɪɡnɪtɪŋ ]
renewed intensity
Reigniting refers to the act of causing something to burn again or to rekindle a previous state or emotion. It can describe the revival of a fire that has diminished, bringing back its warmth and light. The term is often used metaphorically to indicate the reawakening of passion, interest, or excitement in various contexts, such as relationships or projects. In a broader sense, it encompasses the concepts of revival and restoration.
Synonyms
reawaken, reignite, rekindle, restart, revive.
Examples of usage
- The scientist worked on reigniting interest in the old experiments.
- They focused on reigniting their love after years of being apart.
- The festival aims at reigniting the community spirit.
- The coach introduced new strategies for reigniting the team's performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "reigniting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reativação
🇮🇳 फिर से जलाना
🇩🇪 Wiederanfachen
🇮🇩 menyulut kembali
🇺🇦 відновлення
🇵🇱 ponowne zapłonienie
🇯🇵 再点火する
🇫🇷 rallumer
🇪🇸 reavivar
🇹🇷 yeniden ateşlemek
🇰🇷 다시 점화하다
🇸🇦 إعادة إشعال
🇨🇿 znovu zapálit
🇸🇰 znovu zapáliť
🇨🇳 重新点燃
🇸🇮 ponovno zanetiti
🇮🇸 endurnýja
🇰🇿 қайта ояту
🇬🇪 جدید
🇦🇿 yenidən yanma
🇲🇽 reavivar
Etymology
The word 'reignite' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'anew', combined with the root word 'ignite', which comes from the Latin 'ignire', meaning 'to set on fire'. The usage of 'ignite' in English dates back to the early 1600s, primarily associated with starting a fire. The prefix 're-' has been used in English since at least the 14th century, expressing the idea of repetition or returning to a previous state. As 'reignite' began to take form in the language, it appeared in various contexts, especially those involving emotional, intellectual, or physical revival. Over time, it has been frequently used to describe not only physical fire but also metaphorical flames, such as passion, interests, and aspirations that have dwindled but can be brought back to life.