Relighted: meaning, definitions and examples
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relighted
[ rɪˈlaɪtɪd ]
past tense
Relighted is the simple past tense of the verb 'relight', which means to light again. It can refer to reigniting a flame or rekindling enthusiasm or interest. This word is often used in contexts involving candles, fires, or even metaphorical situations where something needs to be brought back to life or renewed. In informal usage, it can also refer to restoring passion in a relationship or project.
Synonyms
reignite, rekindle, restore, revive.
Examples of usage
- She relighted the candle after the draft extinguished it.
- They had relighted their commitment to the cause.
- He relighted the fire in the fireplace.
- After their argument, they relighted their friendship.
Translations
Translations of the word "relighted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reacendido
🇮🇳 फिर से जलाया गया
🇩🇪 wieder angezündet
🇮🇩 dinyalakan kembali
🇺🇦 перезапалений
🇵🇱 ponownie zapalony
🇯🇵 再点灯された
🇫🇷 rallumé
🇪🇸 reiluminado
🇹🇷 yeniden yakılmış
🇰🇷 다시 불이 켜진
🇸🇦 مضيء مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 znovu rozsvícený
🇸🇰 znovu rozsvietený
🇨🇳 重新点亮
🇸🇮 ponovno prižgan
🇮🇸 endurreist
🇰🇿 қайта жағылған
🇬🇪 მחדשებული
🇦🇿 yenidən yandırılmış
🇲🇽 reiluminado
Etymology
The word 'relight' combines the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'light', which comes from Old English 'leoht', meaning 'light' in the sense of brightness or illumination. The verb 'light' traces back to the Proto-Germanic word '*leuhtiz', denoting light or illumination. As a verb, 'light' has been used since the early Middle Ages to describe the act of igniting or illuminating something. The specific formation of 'relight' would have emerged in the English language around the 19th century as the needs for accurate descriptions of actions related to lighting and the increased use of candles and gas lighting became prevalent. Its usage has evolved to include not only physical lighting but also metaphorical applications, reflecting changes in society's understanding of commitment and interest in various realms.